Knee Physio In Melbourne: Recover From Injury and Alleviate Pain

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Your Trusted Melbourne Knee Physio

Acute or chronic, knee pain can restrict physical activity and seriously cramp your style. So, at The Alignment Studio, we offer knee physio services to help busy Melburnians recover from pain or injury and get back to doing what they love best.

Whether you’ve ruptured your ACL playing netball or are recovering from knee surgery, our expert physiotherapists will provide tailored care to relieve your symptoms, restore your mobility and improve your quality of life.

Common Knee Injuries and Conditions

A complex, weight-bearing joint, the knee is highly susceptible to injury. We often see knee problems in athletic clients, those with physical jobs and as a result of trauma, ageing and obesity.

Common issues include:

Ligament Sprains & Tears

Accounting for around 40% of all sports injuries, an ACL injury usually occurs with sudden stops and pivots. This causes damage to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament – one of four ligaments connecting the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shin bone) and stabilising your knee joints.

Common symptoms include severe pain and swelling, instability and a popping noise.

Ligament injuries also occur in the MCL, PCL and LCL.

Knee Osteoarthritis

OA is a degenerative condition that causes discomfort, stiffness and swelling as knee cartilage breaks down and bones rub together. Thankfully, our GL:AD Program for osteoarthritis can provide long-term relief.

Meniscus Tears

Tears to the shock-absorbing cartilage of the knee joint cause pain, problems bending or straightening the knee, a locking sensation and swelling. Sudden twisting movements or degeneration are usually to blame.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)

Iliotibial Band Syndrome is the most common cause of lateral (outer) knee pain in runners. It results from tightness of the fibrous band connecting the outer hip and knee.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)

One of the most common running injuries, this condition causes pain around or behind the patella (kneecap), often with a gradual onset caused by increased loading. Pain worsens when the knee is bent, e.g. when squatting, walking up or down stairs or sitting for prolonged periods.

Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)

Jumping and running sports can inflame the tendon connecting the kneecap and shinbone, causing tenderness below the knee.

Bursitis

Often from direct trauma or excessive kneeling, inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) cushioning the knee joint can cause pain, tenderness and swelling.

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome and Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Affecting adolescents, these are painful overuse injuries to the growth plate of the knee.

Fractures

Car accidents, falls and sporting/ski injuries can cause fractures that are accompanied by severe pain, swelling and restricted movement.

Patellar (Kneecap) Dislocation

This painful injury occurs when the kneecap slides out of place, usually in a collision, sudden twisting movement or fall. The knee is often visually deformed, swollen and difficult to move.

Baker’s Cyst

A fluid-filled lump at the back of the knee can occur with arthritis or an injury such as a cartilage tear, causing joint stiffness and discomfort.

How Knee Physiotherapy Helps

Knee physiotherapy can reduce pain, improve recovery from knee injuries and prevent further injury. Techniques include:

Manual Therapy – Soft tissue massage and joint mobilisation reduce tension and stiffness and increase mobility.
Shockwave Therapy – Using powerful acoustic waves, shockwave therapy helps to boost blood flow, reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue repair.
Dry needling – Relaxing tight muscles and boosting circulation, dry needling helps reduce pain, improve range of motion and enhance healing.
Strengthening exercises – Increasing knee joint strength and stability helps to keep the kneecap in alignment and absorb shock.
Rehabilitation plans – After knee surgery or injury, a personalised rehabilitation program is crucial.

Why Choose The Alignment Studio For Your Knee Pain?

With over 30 years of experience working with elite sporting teams to corporates, we don’t just treat knee injuries – we resolve them.

Expert Diagnosis

Our physiotherapists provide a thorough assessment to pinpoint the underlying cause of your knee problems – from tight quads to poor biomechanics.

Holistic Treatment

From biomechanical assessment to manual therapy, exercise prescription and Clinical Pilates, our proven techniques achieve optimal outcomes. We also incorporate remedial massage and myotherapy as needed.

Tailored Rehabilitation

Whether you want to get back on the field or garden without grimacing, we tailor rehabilitation to your goals.

Self-Management Support

Through education, we empower you to optimise your knee joint health and improve knee function long-term.

FAQs

Can physiotherapy help with knee pain?

Combining manual therapy, a strengthening exercise program and education on injury prevention, physiotherapy treatment is very beneficial for knee pain.

Should I see a physiotherapist or GP for knee pain?

In most cases, a physio can diagnose and treat the cause of your knee pain, request imaging, and provide specialist referrals.

Is it better to rest or walk with knee pain?

Rest is crucial in acute injuries to reduce inflammation and further damage. For chronic knee pain, low-impact physical activity like walking is usually beneficial.

Speak to Us About Your Knee Injury Today!

Don’t put up with pain – take the first step and head into The Alignment Studio for expert knee physio in Melbourne CBD.