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Your knee is required to do a complicated job.
It must work between two very
mobile joints and perform multiple
activities in short periods of time.
Your knee must be able to move
through a large range of motion under compressive
forces and at fast speeds.
The proper function of your knee
is linked to the proper function of your
entire lower extremity.
Frequently the knee must carry an
extra load if the ankle or hip is not
functioning correctly. If your hip or ankle is weak or tight you can develop pain,
inflammation and limited function at the
knee.
The skilled evaluation from a
Physical Therapist trained to recognize
these functional deficits is necessary
for a speedy and complete recovery.
After
your evaluation, your physical
therapist will
initiate appropriate modalities (heat or
ice) and manual therapies such as
massage, ASTMadvantage Edge™,
stretching, joint mobilization and
exercise.
An individualized program of
exercise will be prescribed and
progressed as your pain decreases and
your function improves.
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