Porch House Musculoskeletal Clinic in Cheltenham Glouc
01242 650810
KNEE PAIN
Damage to the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage of the knee can cause pain or swelling if these tissues are overused or receive a blow or other injury.
What does it feel like?
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Anterior Knee Pain - pain over the front of the patella (kneecap) aggravated by climbing the stairs, prolonged bent-knee sitting, squatting, running and jumping activities.
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Runner's Knee - pain on outside (lateral) part of knee, particularly when running. Often come on when someone increases their training load eg when training for a marathon or race.
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Arthritic Knee Pain - pain generally on the inside (medial) part of the knee. Caused by degeneration of the cartilage (cushioning within the joint).
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Collateral Ligament Injury (MCL/LCL) - typically occurs during sporting activities when too much force is placed on either side of the knee or via a twisting motion, causing the fibres in the ligament to strain or tear.
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Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL/PCL) - usually occurs during a trauma to the knee, often during sporting activity. Sometimes a 'pop' or 'crack' is felt as it occurs. High level of pain and swelling.
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