01494 764822<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb url=”tel:01494764822″ use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”20px” image_icon_custom_margin=”||||false|false” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”||22px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” link_option_url=”tel:01494764822″ body_font_size_tablet=”20px” body_font_size_phone=”20px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_module=”88″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”] enquiries@advantage-physiotherapy.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjMyIn19@” button_text=”Book Online” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”1px|||||” custom_padding=”12px|24px|12px|24px|true|true” global_module=”385″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover=”#4f4fb8″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_start=”#64ad33″ background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0|15vw|0px|15vw|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|||10vw” custom_padding_phone=”|||10vw” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] A swelling at the back of your knee caused by wear and tear (osteoarthritis). A bakers cyst suggests there is injury to other structures in the knee which may need treatment. Please see osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n There are two main types of cartilage when thinking about tears. There is hard shiny cartilage which forms a smooth surface for joints to move such as the knee, hip and shoulder.<\/p>\n The other is called meniscal cartilage which does the job of a washer in your knee. Please see meniscal injuries. Aggravation of either of these can happen during wear and tear or in an acute injury (commonly a twisting injury).<\/p>\n You have two cruciate ligaments that stabilise your knee. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) which cross over each other deep in the knee joint. Most commonly a sports injury. Can respond well to physiotherapy but may also need orthopaedic assessment.\u00a0<\/p>\n ITB shortened for a good reason. Pain in the outside of your thigh very commonly gives hip or knee pain. Often aggravated by lots of running, squatting, lunges, stairs or getting up from a chair. Responds well to hands on physiotherapy and specific exercises.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”center_right” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Kaushal” quote_icon_color=”#233068″ quote_icon_background_color=”#FFFFFF” font_icon=”|||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#233068″ background_color=”rgba(35,48,104,0.1)” custom_margin=”40px||||false|false” custom_padding=”49px||||false|false” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#233068″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Had physio sessions with Alex following a knee operation a couple of years ago. He was absolutely great; he knew what he was doing and explained everything very well which I find always helps in motivating to do the exercises. He convinced me I could eventually run a marathon, which I’ve just done, so thanks again Alex!<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_start=”#64ad33″ background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0|15vw|0px|15vw|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|||10vw” custom_padding_phone=”|||10vw” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ module_class=”reverse” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/advantage-physiotherapy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Children-playing-sport.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” height=”500px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] As it suggests in the title, a common injury for long jumpers, high jumpers and triple jumpers. Please see patella tendonopathy as it is essentially the same. The bit under your knee cap gets overworked and the tendon is aggravated. Responds well to treatment including ultrasound, taping, stretches and massage.<\/p>\n There are lots of ligaments around the knee which can be injured; the two most common are the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). If injured, the stability of the knee can be affected which can in turn injure other structures. It is important to assist these to heal with the correct exercises and treatment. Physiotherapy can help to improve the healing and get people back to sport quicker.<\/p>\n The meniscus is a structure found in your knee that acts as a washer. This is commonly acutely injured in a twisting injury (commonly in sports) or as part of the wear and tear process. They can respond well to physiotherapy but sometimes need orthopaedic assessment.<\/p>\n Pain on the bony bit just under the front of your knee. Most common in sporty teenagers related to growth spurts. Important to have a good stretching and strengthening programme. May also respond to acupuncture.<\/p>\n This is a fancy name for wear and tear that can happen in many of your joints, most common being knees, hips, back, neck, shoulders and fingers. The joint becomes worn like a rusty chain on a bike and causes pain. Commonly aggravated by the cold and wet weather. Can have acute episodes of aggravation and painful swelling. Physiotherapy can be very helpful with OA using treatments such as mobilisation, exercises, acupuncture etc.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_start=”#64ad33″ background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0|15vw|0px|15vw|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|||10vw” custom_padding_phone=”|||10vw” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] One of the most common problems and causes of pain in the front of the knee affecting structures like cartilage, bursa, tendons and biomechanics. Very common for runners as well as more sedentary people. Pain is normally reproduced by going up and down stairs, running or getting up from a chair. Responds very well to a combination of treatments. (please see our \u2018treatments we use<\/a>\u2019 page)<\/p>\nBakers Cyst<\/h3>\n
Cartilage Tear<\/h3>\n
Cruciate Ligament Injury<\/h3>\n
Illiotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)<\/h3>\n
Jumpers\u2019 Knee<\/h3>\n
Knee Ligament Strain<\/h3>\n
Meniscal Injury<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Osgood-Schlatters<\/h3>\n
Osteoarthritis (OA)<\/h3>\n
Patella Femoral Joint (PFJT)<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Patella Tendonopathy<\/h3>\n