Keep Your Knees In Shape With Innovative Treatment Options Including Physical Therapy!
Do you scour the grocery store parking lot for a parking spot near the entrance because of knee pain? Do you ever turn down invitations for activities you love because you’re worried about your knees? If you’re nodding your head, you should seek out the help of Joint Restoration Center for knee pain relief in Tulsa, OK!
Knee pain can be extremely uncomfortable, and finding knee pain relief in Tulsa, OK, can be difficult! Discomfort in your knees can prevent you from accomplishing your goals and living life to the fullest.
The good news is that our physical therapists and nurse practitioners can help you find knee pain relief without the use of dangerous drugs or invasive surgery.
Request an appointment to resume a healthy, active lifestyle!
Reasons for knee pain and discomfort
There are several reasons you may be experiencing knee pain, so it’s normal to be unsure about what’s causing your symptoms.
Your knee is a hinge joint that can only move forward and backward. You should be able to stand, walk, run, and dance with ease if your knees are in proper alignment. If you have knee pain, you will not be able to move as freely as you would like.
Knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
Osteoarthritis
As we age, our joints tend to wear down and “dry out.” When the cartilage in your joints begins to wear, it becomes frayed and rough. Moving the bone along this exposed section is painful. If the cartilage wears away completely, it can result in bone rubbing on bone. As the cartilage continues to wear away, damaged bones may start to bow inward or outward, forming spurs and causing more pain.
ACL injury
Four ligaments connect our thigh bone to our shinbone, one of which is the ACL. People who participate in sports that require quick changes in direction are more likely to suffer an ACL injury.
Patellar tendinitis
Tendons are thick, fibrous structures that connect muscles to bones. Tendonitis can occur when the tendons become irritated and inflamed. The patellar tendon connects the patella (kneecap) to the shinbone, allowing you to kick, run, and jump. Patellar tendinitis is common in runners, skiers, cyclists, and those who engage in jumping sports and activities.
Knee bursitis
Injuries can cause inflammation in the bursae, which are small sacs of fluid that cushion the outside of your knee joint. Bursitis prevents tendons and ligaments from smoothly gliding over the joint.
Torn meniscus
The meniscus is a shock absorber located between your shinbone and thighbone. If you twist your knee quickly while bearing weight on it, the thick, rubbery cartilage may rip.
A thorough evaluation by a licensed physical therapist at our Tulsa, OK physical therapy clinic is the best way to determine the true cause of your knee pain.
Fractures
If you fall or are in a car accident, the bones of the knee, particularly the kneecap (patella), can be damaged. A knee fracture can occur simply by taking the wrong step if you have osteoporosis.
No matter what the cause of your knee pain may be, the physical therapists and nurse practitioners at Joint Restoration Center are here to help you find the relief you deserve.
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Physical Therapy for Knee Pain Relief in Tulsa, OK
If you’ve never been to physical therapy for pain relief, know that there is nothing to be scared of! You have so much to gain from physical therapy alongside our other supporting treatments, and before you know it, your knee pain will be a thing of the past.
During your first appointment, one of our providers will examine your knees for signs of misalignment or structural damage, as well as your stance, posture, gait, and range of motion.
You and the physical therapist or provider will collaborate to improve overall joint function so that you can return to your normal activities with more flexibility and less pain. Your therapist will prescribe you exercises to strengthen and stabilize your knees. Our physical therapist may use supporting treatments to relieve pain and promote the healing of injured tissues.
Physical therapy combined with other effective knee pain treatments, such as custom bracing or the Advanced Arthritis Relief Protocol at Joint Restoration Center, may also be able to help you avoid costly and painful surgery!
What is the Advanced Arthritis Relief Protocol
Our team provides non-surgical solutions to knee osteoarthritis so you can avoid knee replacement surgery. The Advanced Arthritis Relief Protocol is a highly effective alternative that combines guided gel injections, bracing, and physical therapy to relieve pain and restore function.
The gel injections are called “Viscosupplementation therapy.” This procedure is minimally invasive and is both FDA-approved and covered by most insurances including Medicare. The gel-like substance (hyaluronate) works by replenishing your joint’s synovial fluid, the natural lubricant in your joints. Some research has shown it to be over 90% successful in alleviating pain associated with osteoarthritis!
As part of the Advanced Arthritis Relief Protocol, steroid injections may also be recommended prior to joint lubricant (gel) injections, to reduce stagnant inflammation in your joint. This helps your joint tissues to more effectively absorb and benefit from the lubricating properties of the gel injections.
Request an appointment today to return to the life you love with lasting knee pain relief in Tulsa, OK!
Now is the time to take charge of your knee pain and prevent it from interfering with your life any longer. You should get started on the road to long-term knee pain relief in Tulsa, OK, right away! So, what are you waiting for?
Request an appointment with one of our dedicated physical therapists at Joint Restoration Center today!
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