Knee Physio In Melbourne: Recover From Injury and Alleviate Pain

Get back on your feet sooner with tailored physio treatments for knee pain and injury.

Effective Physiotherapy Treatment for Knee Pain & Injuries

At The Alignment Studio, we specialise in knee physio to help our Melbourne clients overcome knee pain, recover from injury and return to their busy lives.

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

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

Acute or chronic, knee pain can restrict physical activity and cramp your lifestyle. Thankfully, knee physio is highly effective, and our skilled team is here to help.

Common Knee Injuries and Conditions

As the home of quality physiotherapy in Melbourne, we regularly encounter these common knee problems.

Ligament Sprains & Tears

Mention the words ‘ACL tear’ and most runners and athletes will grimace in recognition. However, the Anterior Cruciate Ligament is just one of four that connect the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shin bone) and stabilise your knee joints. And all are vulnerable to injury.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) – This central knee ligament limits knee rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shinbone).
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) – Also a central knee ligament, the PCL restricts excessive backward movement of the shin.
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) – This ligament on the inside of the knee limits side-to-side movement at the knee.
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) – Located in the outer knee, the LCL restricts side-to-side movement of the knee.

The ACL is often injured in sudden stops and direction changes in sports. ACL Tears and injuries account for around 40% of all sports injuries, with symptoms including severe pain and swelling, instability and a popping noise.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Associated with ageing, this degenerative condition causes discomfort, stiffness and swelling as knee cartilage breaks down and bones rub together. Thankfully, our GL:AD Program for osteoarthritis can assist.

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 are often to blame; however, tears can result from degeneration.

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 Iliotibial Band, a fibrous band running from the outside of the hip to the outside of the knee.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)

This condition causes pain around or behind the patella (kneecap), often with a gradual onset caused by increased loading. It’s common in runners, with pain worsening when the knee is flexed when climbing and descending stairs, squatting or sitting for prolonged periods.

Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)

Linked to stress from sports involving jumping or running, this injury involves inflammation of the tendon that connects the kneecap and shinbone (tibia), causing tenderness below the knee.

Bursitis

Another common injury is bursitis – inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) cushioning the knee joint. Symptoms include pain, tenderness to touch, and swelling, and can arise from direct trauma or excessive kneeling.

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome and Osgood-Schlatter Disease

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

Fractures

Often resulting from falls or car accidents, breaks in the bones that make up the knee can come with severe pain, swelling, bruising and restricted movement.

Patellar (Kneecap) Dislocation

This painful injury occurs when the kneecap slides sideways out of place, usually due to a collision, sudden twisting movement or fall. The knee will often be 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 Recovery

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

Manual Therapy – Soft tissue massage and joint mobilisation methods reduce muscle tension, inflammation and joint stiffness, and increase mobility.
Dry needling – Relaxing tight muscles and boosting circulation, dry needling helps reduce pain, improve range of motion and enhance healing.
Strengthening exercises – Strengthening the quadriceps and other leg musculature can stabilise the knee joint, keep the patella (kneecap) in alignment, and absorb shock in high-impact sports.
Rehabilitation plans – To fully recover after knee surgery or injury, personalised rehabilitation plans are crucial.

Our Knee Physio Approach

At The Alignment Studio, we don’t just treat your injured knee. We take a holistic view to determine the root cause of your knee problems, from flat feet to weak glutes, tight quads and poor biomechanics. Then we provide the tools for mobility improvement and full recovery.

Incorporating podiatry and remedial massage if needed, our highly personalised knee physiotherapy approach emphasises education to optimise your knee joint health – and long-term well-being.

Why Choose The Alignment Studio
For Your Knee Pain

With over 30 years of experience working with elite sporting teams to corporates and weekend warriors, we provide top knee physiotherapy services in our tranquil, fully-equipped clinic in Melbourne.

Committed to continuous learning, our caring physiotherapists are skilled at diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions and designing personalised rehab plans that suit your unique lifestyle and goals.

From biomechanical screening to ergonomics assessments, manual therapy, dry needling, exercise prescription and Clinical Pilates, we use proven techniques to achieve the best outcomes.

FAQs

Can physiotherapy help with knee pain?

Physiotherapy is very beneficial for knee pain. Your physio will address your pain with manual therapy, stretching, mobility and strengthening exercises, and education on injury prevention.

Should I see a physiotherapist or GP for knee pain?

In most cases, a physio can diagnose the cause of your knee pain, request imaging, and when required, provide surgical and specialist referrals, as well as hands-on treatment and rehabilitation.

Is it better to rest or walk with knee pain?

Rest is crucial in acute knee injuries to reduce inflammation and avoid exacerbating damage. For chronic knee pain, low-impact activity like walking can strengthen surrounding muscles and enhance circulation and range of movement.

Ask your knee physio for personalised advice.

Speak to Us About Your Knee Injury Today!

Don’t put up with knee pain and restricted movement. Book a knee physio appointment at The Alignment Studio and get back in action.

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