Knee Injuries & Treatment
Acute knee injuries occur commonly in sports that involve rotational twisting movements and changes in direction such as football, skiing, netball, basketball and various forms of dancing.
The most serious acute injuries include:
- Cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL)
- Lateral ligaments (MCL and LCL)
- Meniscal tears
- Patella dislocation and instability
Knee pain can also be the result of chronic conditions such as:
- ITB Syndrome
- Arthritis
- Osgood Shlatter
- Patella Tendonitis
- Patella- femoral pain
- Patella maltracking and instability
An early professional diagnosis is essential in order to prevent further injury and disability. Specialist orthopaedic assessment is recommended (for details see Orthopaedic Assessment).
ABC Osteopathic and Sports Injury Clinic provide a comprehensive package of diagnosis and treatment for most acute and chronic knee injuries providing direct access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) where diagnosis needs to be confirmed before treatment.
ABC provides Knee treatment services to both individuals and organisations with no need for a GP referral. Individualised treatments and courses of treatments combine:
- Manual Techniques
- Soft Tissue Release and Joint Articulation, Lymphatic Drainage
- Electrotherapy; such as Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS), Interferential, Pulsed Medical Ultrasound and G5
- Exercise Prescription and rehabilitation
- Specialist DONJOY Knee supports and bracing
ABC is a recognised fitting centre for DONJOY Supports and Bracing.