Overuse knee injury that just won’t go away
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16th Aug '09, 10:15pm
Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone has experienced a problem like mine. I hurt my knee about 1.5 months ago from overdoing it on a long hike on some rocky terrain. It didn’t feel like much at the time but it became inflamed afterwards and I figured I just needed a few days off. I quickly realized it would take more than a few days and went to PT and slowly tried to ease myself back into hiking. However, the issue worsened at the beginning of August to the point where anything I did with my leg, whether it be PT exercises, walking, or standing in the shower, would cause pain. I’ve stopped doing anything I can think of that will irritate it but it continues to feel the same. I’m worried because I have to start work at the end of the month which will involve being on my feet walking around/lifting patients 40 hrs/wk.
Anyone else with similar problems/advice?
Thanks,
Lauren
Hi If there was no acute
26th Aug '09, 9:11am
Hi
If there was no acute injury (traumatic injury like a fall/knock etc) then it is an overuse injury. Have you thought of patellofemoral pain? This is thought to be caused by the tracking of patella being affected by muscle imbalances.
Treatment involves correcting these problems, usually tight IT band and lateral quads, and weak outer hip and inner quads.
Find out more about patellofemoral pain symptoms and treatment at www.sportsinjuryclinic.net
I agree with what Heidi
8th Mar '10, 5:32pm
I agree with what Heidi wrote. Lauren most people don't realize that most time knee pain/knee injury are symptoms of or caused by poor pelvic alignment. Your job may be how this imbalance happened in other words you must make sure when you are lifting patients that you are using proper body mechanics and not to over do it (ask for help lifting when needed). Find a orthopedic doctor to find out what physical damage was done to your knees and get it addressed you may just need some R.I.C.E. At the same time find a massage therapist trained in orthopedic/sports massage or train in ART Active Release Techniques who can address tight restricted muscles that may be causing misalignment of your pelvic. I wish you well in your pursuit to wellness.
Ray Mingo CMT, PT