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Knee Pain

Knee Pain services offered in Brentwood, Nashville and Nolensville, TN

Knee Pain

Up to 25% of adults suffer from frequent knee pain. Although common, knee pain affects mobility and quality of life when not treated. Performance Therapy Institute’s team of experienced physical therapists takes an integrative, minimally invasive approach to treating knee pain. Call the nearest office in Brentwood, Cool Springs, Midtown Nashville, and Nolensville, Tennessee, today to schedule a knee pain consultation or book your visit online.

Knee Pain Q & A

What is knee pain?

Knee pain is aching or discomfort that affects any part of your knee joint. Everyone experiences knee pain occasionally. However, if your symptoms last more than a few days and affect your mobility, identifying the cause is crucial. Because knee injuries often get worse without treatment, make an appointment right away at Performance Therapy Institute.

What causes knee pain?

Knee pain occurs for various reasons. The Performance Therapy Institute team treats knee pain caused by:

  • Runner’s knee
  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Sports injuries
  • Knee sprains
  • Meniscus tears
  • Broken bones (fractures)
  • Knee ligament tears (ACL, MCL, PCL, and LCL)

Sometimes, knee pain is caused by trauma, like a fall or car accident.

Should I see a physical therapist about knee pain?

Make an appointment at Performance Therapy Institute if you have pain that prevents you from bending, moving, or extending your knee. That’s especially true if the pain is accompanied by swelling and redness or keeps you from routine activities like work and exercise.

How is knee pain diagnosed?

Your Performance Therapy Institute provider reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including when they started, what they feel like, and if activities like walking or standing make them worse.

Your provider then completes an exam. They look at your knee, checking for swelling, bruising, and redness, and test your joint’s strength and range of motion. Your provider also presses on your kneecap and the surrounding skin to identify sensitive places.

If your provider suspects an underlying problem, like a broken bone or torn ligament, they order diagnostic imaging (X-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI). These screens allow them to look at your knee joint and the surrounding tissues.

How is knee pain treated?

The Performance Therapy Institute team takes an integrative, minimally invasive approach to treating knee pain. They could suggest:

  • Manual therapy (for example, massage)
  • Therapeutic exercises to increase strength, flexibility, and endurance
  • Neuromuscular reeducation to enhance coordination and muscle control
  • Gait training to correct abnormal walking patterns
  • Functional mobility exercises to improve your range of motion
  • Ice packs to control swelling and pain

Most people benefit from several treatments. Your provider monitors your symptoms at routine checkups and adjusts your care as needed to encourage healing and support mobility.

Call the nearest Performance Therapy Institute office today to schedule knee pain treatment, or book your appointment online.