Knee Pain
Is your knee hurting after a tough day on the slopes or sore after a long bike ride? Let Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center help you begin treating your own knee and possibly prevent future knee injuries.
What have I injured?
Knee pain can be the result of a variety of injuries. The most common injuries seen at Sport Center include:
ACL sprain or tear
Meniscus irritation or tear
Medial Collateral Ligament sprain or tear
Muscular Strain
Back injuries referring pain to the knee
Patellar injuries (knee cap)
What have I injured?
Knee pain can be the result of a variety of injuries. The most common injuries seen at Sport Center include:
ACL sprain or tear
Meniscus irritation or tear
Medial Collateral Ligament sprain or tear
Muscular Strain
Back injuries referring pain to the knee
Patellar injuries (knee cap)
What is the difference between a sprain & a strain? |
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Should I see a healthcare professional immediately? |
Red flags that you should see a healthcare professional as soon as possible include but are not limited to:
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What can I do to treat my own knee?Whether or not you decide to see a healthcare professional, you should immediately apply the principles of “P.R.I.C.E” This acronym stands for Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, & Elevation:
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What “exercises” can I do for my leg while it is injured?Any time you injury your knee, the quadriceps muscles (think front of your thigh) tend to shut-down. Getting started on quad exercises is the key to rehabilitation. Below are some starter exercises to get your quads firing again:
Quad Sets:
Straight Leg Raise:
Heel Slides:
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How can I prevent knee pain and injuries?At Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center, we strive to train the whole body in preventing knee injuries. Yes, quadriceps and hamstring strengthening is important, but our therapists also stress the following:
Many skiers also fail to truly prepare for the winter season. Begin training early fall, stressing lower body strengthening as well as “core strengthening” including the abdominals and glutes. If you find that your own work-outs just aren’t “cutting it,” perhaps you can enroll in Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center Ski Conditioning Class. Contact us today at 862-9378 for more information. |