Knee Pain

Man holding a painful left knee What is it? It is pain that is in and around the knee joint.

Common Cause: Most commonly caused by arthritic changes or ligament injuries of the knee.

Common Symptoms: Pain in and around the knee, predominantly during movement. Reduced mobility may occur due to the pain, which can also result in swelling around the knee.

How can Physiotherapy help? It can reduce pain felt during movement, thus increasing the amount of available movement at the knee joint.

What to expect during treatment: Inflammation reduction techniques, possible acupuncture for pain and advice for movement in everyday life.

What can you do for yourself? Rest your knee during periods of activity, elevating the leg and compressing the knee with ice. Seek advice from a physiotherapist for advice on exercise and rehabilitation.

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Lewis Payne

Lewis graduated from The University of Nottingham in 2013 with a First Class Honours in Physiotherapy, worked as Sheffield F.C.’s first team Physiotherapist, and now runs a leading-edge private clinic in Sheffield. With over ten years of experience, he specialises in manual therapy, advanced technological treatments, and exercise-based approaches, focusing on spinal and joint conditions, sports injuries, and specifically complex spinal issues like disc pathology and scoliosis. Lewis leads in IDD Therapy, performing over 6000 treatments, offers MRI referrals and reviews, and employs a holistic treatment philosophy viewing the body as a Tensegrity structure. He excels in postural analysis, soft tissue release techniques, and prescribes biomechanical corrective exercises to enhance natural movement.