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Knee Pain & Injury Physiotherapy
Personalised physiotherapy for knee pain to relieve your discomfort, restore mobility, and help you return to the activities you love.
Understanding Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common issue that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. They can result from sudden trauma, such as a meniscus tear or anterior cruciate ligament tear, or from the cumulative wear and tear associated with everyday activities like walking, bending, standing, and lifting. These injuries are not limited to athletes; they affect people of all ages and activity levels.
However, athletes who run or engage in sports that involve jumping or quick pivoting are particularly prone to knee problems due to the high-stress demands placed on their knees.
Knee pain, whether due to injury or the natural ageing process, can range from a mild nuisance to a debilitating condition that hampers daily activities. It's essential to understand the signs and symptoms of knee injuries to seek appropriate treatment and prevent further damage.
Common Types of Knee Injuries
The knee is a complex joint, and different types of injuries affect distinct structures. Understanding the specific injury is the first step toward effective rehabilitation with knee pain physiotherapy.Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
The ACL is a ligament deep inside your knee that keeps it stable. It's often injured during sports that involve sudden direction changes or awkward landings. You might hear or feel a "pop" during the injury, followed by swelling and a feeling that the knee is unstable or might give out.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
The PCL is another key ligament that works with the ACL. It's stronger and injured less often, usually from a direct impact to the front of your bent knee, like hitting a dashboard in a car accident or a hard fall in sports.
Collateral Ligament Injuries
These are the ligaments on the sides of your knee (inner and outer) that prevent it from shifting sideways. They are typically injured by a direct hit to the side of the knee, which is common in contact sports like rugby or soccer.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
This is a common overuse injury, especially for runners. The IT band is a long strip of tissue that runs down the outside of your thigh. When it's overused, it can rub against your knee bone, causing friction and sharp pain on the outside of the knee.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Commonly known as "runner's knee," this is pain felt at the front of your knee, around the kneecap. It often happens when the kneecap doesn't glide smoothly in its groove due to muscle imbalances or overuse. This is a very common condition that benefits greatly from physiotherapy for the knee.
Causes of Knee Pain or Injuries
Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
Hearing popping or crunching noises when moving the knee can indicate underlying issues such as cartilage damage or ligament tear.
Difficulty or inability to fully straighten the knee is often a sign of significant injury or damage to the joint structures, such as a meniscus or acl tear injury.
A feeling of weakness in the knee can result from knee ligament injuries or muscle imbalances, making it difficult to perform daily activities.
Swelling around the knee joint, accompanied by stiffness, is a common symptom of inflammation and injury.
A knee that appears red and feels warm to the touch may indicate an infection or severe inflammation, necessitating immediate medical attention.
Knee ligament injuries or muscle imbalances can cause a sensation of instability in the knee, hindering the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
How Physiotherapy Helps with Knee Pain & Injury
Step 1: Thorough Assessment
Through detailed history-taking and clinical examinations, we aim to diagnose the underlying issues resulting in pain or injury.
Step 2: Individualized management plans
Based on the assessment and keeping your goals in mind, we develop a management plan tailored to your needs.
Knee Pain Therapy Options May Include
Manual Therapy
This could be in the form of soft tissue massage and joint mobilisations
Dry Needling
Acupuncture needles are inserted into or near trigger points to stimulate the muscles, causing them to contract or twitch, which helps relieve pain and improve movement
Rehabilitative Exercises
Your physiotherapist will guide you in selecting the appropriate mobility, strengthening or stability exercises to aid in your recovery
Shockwave Therapy
Depending on your condition, our physiotherapists may suggest other forms of therapies to help your recovery
Collaborate with other Health & Fitness Experts
Your condition may require interventions from other professionals, such as podiatrists, personal gym trainers, sports medicine doctors, and dietitians. We have a close network of specialists to optimize your management for the best outcome.
UFIT’s Insurance Partners
UFIT offers direct billing for the following insurance providers.
Please indicate your provider on the enquiry form so we can check your eligibility.
Why Choose UFIT?
GET ACCESS TO A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
Get access to a team of health and fitness experts with a vast range of specialised experience and knowledge.
RETURN TO ACTION STRONGER THAN BEFORE
We're committed to ensuring you are pain and injury free and return to action stronger than you were before.
ACCESS TO A WELL-EQUIPPED GYM SPACE
Get easy access to a well-equipped gym space for all your rehab needs, from learning to walk post surgery to returning to sport.
Meet Our Physiotherapy Team
Get access to a team of health and fitness experts with a vast range of specialised experience and knowledge.
We're committed to ensuring you are pain and injury free and return to action stronger than you were before.
Get easy access to a well-equipped gym space for all your rehab needs, from learning to walk post surgery to returning to sport.
Your Road To Recovery
Book a time with our physio through the button below.
Consult with one of our highly qualified Physiotherapists so we can assess and understand your needs and goals.
Make an achievable treatment plan together.
Start your treatment and enjoy the improvements as you progress!
Hear From Our Clients
UFIT @ Club Street has very clean facilities, and its staff are professional and friendly. My physiotherapist Vik is patient and professional, and can explain concepts well in layman terms. Thanks to him, I have been seeing clear improvements in my injured knee. Extremely satisfied with my experience here and would definitely recommend people to try out their services.
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I highly recommend Nada at Ufit for injury-related physio and rehab.
I injured the lateral collateral ligament and meniscus in my knee around 2 months ago, and on our first meeting, Nada was very thorough in assessing the damage, from pain to mobility and range of motion.
More than that, she understands that as a final goal, I want to get back to training in the sport I love, and her exercise program for me is tailored to that. The exercises she has introduced me to in the past 2 months were progressive and based on what I could commit to based on my injury, from initial exercises focusing on strength, to stability, range of motion, and finally dynamic and lateral movements. At no time did I feel uncomfortable however, as she paid close attention to how my knee held up doing the exercises, and would tailor them accordingly depending on my progress.
In the past 2 months, not only has my knee appeared to make an almost full recovery, but both my legs are actually stronger and more stable than even before my injury. Am really appreciative for this!
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Vik is an excellent physiotherapist! At first I was worried my knee injury would affect my chances of joining a jiujitsu competition. He was able to prescribe targeted exercises, dry needling and rehab exercises. I recovered much earlier than expected and have now signed up for my competition. Thank you so much for the expert guidance. In general, it was a very positive experience for me with UFIT and Vik
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Have been coming to UFIT one-north and seeing Sahail Malik for various sports-related injuries. I appreciate that each session is systematic and specifically tailored to my needs. From assessment, to rehab, to long-term strengthening and injury prevention; Sahail is knowledgeable and ensures everything we do has the highest impact and relevance for me. Aside from the physical aspect of the physiotherapy, I also appreciate getting to learn a lot about sports rehab and overall well-being with each visit.
The atmosphere here is great and everyone is very welcoming. I highly recommend UFIT and Sahail for your physiotherapy needs!
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Have been going to Dean for the past couple of months - he’s a knowledgeable and friendly physio and I’ve been able to effectively work on my back and knee pains and improve my physical health working with him. Highly recommended!
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Book Your Knee Pain Physiotherapy Session Today
Visit Our Physiotherapy Clinic
- Club Street
- Orchard
- City Hall
- One-North
Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Pain Physiotherapy
No, you do not need a referral to see a physio for your knee pain. Our physio clinic is home to first-contact practitioners trained to assess your condition and screen for any issues that may require a doctor's attention. However, we advise checking your insurance policy, as some providers require a doctor's referral for claims.
