Knee Pain and Injury

Knee injuries & a painful knee can have a significant effect on your everyday life and your mobility hindering your involvement in physical work or participating in running, football or other recreational sports. Your knees are one of the largest joints in your body, & share responsibility for supporting your weight as you stand, walk and run. If you are experiencing pain in or around your knees, you should seek the advice of a musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatrist as there may be a connection between the pain in the knee & alignment of the lower limb & the way your feet hit the ground & function. If you have poor walking habits, or are prone to foot problems, it can exacerbate knee pain. Seeking out the services of a Musculoskeletal Podiatrist will help with the development of an individual tailored treatment package. This package might include specific exercises, orthotic therapy, footwear change or referral to another specialist.

• Pain in your knees, this might be aggravated by walking around.
• Swelling of the knee or surrounding tissues, bruising or both.
• The knee may click or lock.
• Difficulty or knee pain when bending your knee.
• Weakness or inability to bear your weight.
• A stiffness and a crunching sensation in the joint.