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Suppose you’re experiencing pain, inflammation or swelling in your knees and surrounding areas. In that case, it could be a sign of a knee condition, such as patella-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or osteoarthritis. PFPS is a term used to describe pain in the knee joint and surrounding areas resulting from an imbalance in the surrounding leg muscles or changes in how you move. Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes deterioration of the knee cartilage, which leads to inflammation, pain and weakness in the knees.
The physiotherapists at JQ can treat the pain through several methods depending on the severity and frequency of the pain. Treatments including:
- Assessing and modifying your regular activities
- Pain relief techniques, including manipulative therapy, bracing, taping or dry needling.
- Recommending exercises to correct your movement and improve mobility.
- Orthotics
- Physical activity (sports)
- Injuries causing ligament damage such as sprains, or twisted or rolled ankles
- Balance issues
- Medical conditions like arthritis or gout
Our ankle treatments can effectively alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and restore full movement to prevent further injuries or pain. We take a holistic approach to treating ankle pain that includes manipulative therapy and at-home treatments and exercises.
Our comprehensive treatment includes:
- Detailed analysis of the ankle
- Recommend a treatment and care strategy, including rest, elevating the ankles
- Low-impact exercise (non-weight bearing) such as hydrotherapy
- Splints and casts for more serious injuries
- For gait issues, we can also prescribe orthotics
Orthotics are special footwear or inserts used to address a range of foot and leg problems such as heel pain, shin splints, tendonitis and conditions affecting ankles, knees and hips. Orthotics are designed specifically for your feet to redistribute your body weight across the soles of your feet to relieve pain or pressure.
At JQ, we’ll assess your condition to prescribe the right orthotics for you. Contact our experienced staff to find out how we can help you.
