Knee Pain

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    (201) 535-4145     A: Paramus Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
    12 N STATE ROUTE 17 SUITE 118 PARAMUS, NJ 07652     W: www.paramusptnj.com L: Google Map
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    (201) 880-7787     A: Maywood Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
    119 E. Passaic St Maywood, NJ 07607     W: www.maywoodpt.com L: Google Map
    Emerson
    (201) 523-9778     A: Emerson Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
    45 Emerson Plaza East #102, Emerson, NJ 07630     W: www.emersonptnj.com L: Google Map
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    (201) 338-4053     A: Bergenfield Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
    253 S Washington Ave, Suite 1a, Bergenfield, NJ 07621     W: www.bergenfieldptnj.com L: Google Map
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    (862) 249-1330     A: Clifton Physical Therapy & Rehab Center
    1373 Broad Street Suite 204, Clifton, NJ 07013     W: www.cliftonptnj.com L: Google Map

    Knee pain physical therapy in paramus, NJ

    The knee joint is a very fundamental anatomical structure part of our gait cycle. The knee is very much dependent on foot stability along with the hip and pelvis biomechanical function. Many times patients come into the clinic asking:

    - Why does my knee hurt?
    - Is there something wrong with my knees?
    - How can I reduce pain in my knees?

    When you suffer from knee pain, it is important that you find the best physical therapy in Paramus to help relieve your discomfort. When you come to us, we'll determine the cause of your knee pain and how to treat it.


    Knee pain is a common ailment which slows down the normal activities. The knee joint is a complex structure which helps to give stability and protection to the leg from external forces. Knees function in different ways depending on whether you are sitting or standing, walking or running, etc. Our Physical Therapy near Paramus office specializes in providing non surgical options to effectively and safely manage your knee pain. We provide custom tailored treatment programs that will get you back to the level of activity and lifestyle that you are accustomed to, without having to deal with your knee pain anymore.

    Your pain should be the first concern of our therapists/doctors. We want to make sure you are fully comfortable and any discomfort will be reduced or eliminated completely in a very short period of time.

    Knee Pain Paramus

    SYMPTOMS / CAUSES

    When you have knee pain, it can be frustrating because there are many different causes of knee pain. Sometimes the underlying cause will be a result of trauma or improper function. Other times the pain is caused by arthritic joints like arthritis or meniscus issues or ligamentous damage. And then there are conditions such as patellofemoral syndrome which leads to pain in the front and top of your knee cap.

    CAUSES

    For most people, knee pain is a common injury that affects the joint at some stage of life. It can be caused by many factors such as trauma, osteoarthritis, acute injury such as high-impact accidents or sports injuries. One of the most common knee injuries is when the cartilage wears off and forms scars which causes deformity in bones and joints.

    • Developmental dysfunctions
    • Developmental imbalance with muscles
    • Muscular strains
    • Ligamentous sprains
    • Poor motor control
    • Trauma
    • Improper gym workout routine
    • Poor motor engram functionality
    • Poor posture
    • Poor gait cycle
    • Foot instability

    DIAGNOSIS

    The most common cause of knee pain is osteoarthritis, followed by tendinitis and other repetitive strain injury. Every person is different and pain can be sustained due to a variety of factors. These may include previous knee surgery, obesity and improper biomechanics (inability to move the joint through a range of motion).

    DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS:

    • Meniscus Tears
    • ACL / PCL Tear
    • MCL / LCL Sprain / Tear
    • Runners Knee - Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
    • PFPS (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in non-runners)
    • Patellar Tendonitis - Jumpers Knee
    • Pes Anserine Bursitis / Tendinopathy
    • Plica
    • Inner knee pain
    • Knee Bursitis
    • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
    • Chondromalacia Patella
    • Arthritis
    • Post Surgical Rehabilitation

    Our Treatment Plan for Knee Pain in Paramus, New Jersey

    As the art of rehabilitation for knee pain has evolved into a science, so have our treatment principles and techniques. The basis of our approach is to effectively relieve your knee pain without causing further damage. Our philosophy is based on finding the problem at its source and restoring function where possible. We also assess your risk profile and tailor each treatment program accordingly. If you suffer from knee pain, we offer some of the most innovative treatments available to help you get back to living a more active life. Through our comprehensive rehabilitation program, we are able to retrain the knee to correct the weight shift and foot support that affects your knee, along with stabilizing muscles essential for eliminating pain free movement. Even as we train and strengthen your muscles, kinesio tape can help stabilize and heal muscle damage.