“Is physical therapy effective for knee pain?”
I have knee pain. Is physical therapy effective for knee pain?
8 Answers
Yes, it's definitely a good place to start.
Shayla Arceneaux
Physicians Assistant
Yes it can be very helpful!
Physical therapy is highly effective for improving knee pain due to arthritis in early stages. It can also be helpful in more severe, bone on bone arthritis. By improving the strength and range of motion around the arthritic joint, physical therapy can help improve pain, improve ambulation and balance.
Physical therapy can be effective for knee pain. It should include exercises that strengthen the muscles of the knee. If some exercise causes pain tell your therapist so that they can adjust your program. You should get a home exercise program from your therapist to do on days you don't have therapy. If knee pain is nor improved after 2 or 3 months, then you need to try alternate treatment.
Absolutely!
In short, Yes. Providing mobility, stability, and strength to your lower extremities typically reduces pain and improves your ability perform functional activities with less symptoms or none at all. You would need to be evaluated by a physical therapist to determine what are feasible goals based upon your physical examination and your personal goals
yes
Yes, physical therapy helps with range of motion and strengthening of muscles that support the knee joint to alleviate some of the pressure on the joint itself.
