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Physical Therapy in Massapequa

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

If you are struggling with knee pain, our physical therapists in Massapequa at Park Physical Therapy are there for you. Knee pain is very common, there are a variety of reasons why one may have knee pain, and there is a variety of physical therapy techniques used to treat it. At Park Physical Therapy, we can show you different exercises that can help get your knees back in motion.

After a physical examination, your physical therapist will introduce you to a series of exercises that you can practice at home. Some physical therapy exercises used specifically for knee pain include:

  • Straight leg raises (lying on the floor and lifting one leg up at a time while the other knee is bent)
  • Short arc quads (place a bolster under the knee and lift leg up straight)
  • Hip exercises
  • Lower extremity stretches
  • Balance exercises

Whatever exercises your physical therapist shows you will help restore your balance, as well as increase the mobility and strength in your knee. Park Physical Therapy understands that knee pain can be caused by a variety of illnesses and injuries, including fractures, tears, dislocation and ligament injuries. Whatever the cause of your knee pain is, we are here to help. While exercise is always helpful in decreasing pain, another thing you can try at home is ice and heat therapy. This can easily be done at home using heat and ice pads that you can buy at your local pharmacy.

If your knee pain is caused by an underlying medical condition, be sure to consult your physician before trying any exercises. Our physical therapists in Massapequa understand that the knee is important and intricate joint in the human body which often comes with a lot of difficulties for many people. We want you to be able to live a healthy, pain-free lifestyle, and we will show you to treat your knee in whatever way is appropriate for your condition. Contact us today!