● 30 minutesHands-on Techniques
Manual therapy can be quite effective for managing knee pain, as it involves hands-on techniques to address musculoskeletal issues.
Get the knee pain relief you have been waiting for with help of our hands-on techniques. Generally, your knee joint becomes stiff due to lack of movement or mobility. We reduce your stiffness and help you to return to your highest level of knee function by using therapies like joint manipulation, soft tissue release, manual traction, trigger point release, manual stretching and deep tissue massage depending on your health condition.
1. Joint Mobilizations. Grade I and II Mobilizations: These are gentle oscillatory movements used to decrease pain and improve joint lubrication. Grade III and IV Mobilizations: These involve larger amplitude movements to improve range of motion and address stiffness.
2. Soft Tissue Mobilization. Massage: Techniques such as effleurage, petrissage, and friction can help reduce muscle tension and improve blood flow around the knee. Myofascial Release: Focuses on releasing tightness in the fascia and underlying muscle tissue around the knee.
3. Stretching Techniques. Static Stretching: Helps in improving flexibility of the muscles around the knee, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Combines stretching and contracting of the muscle to enhance flexibility and strength.
4. Joint Play Techniques. Patellar Mobilization: Gentle movements of the kneecap (patella) to improve tracking and reduce pain. Tibiofemoral Joint Play: Techniques to mobilize the tibia and femur to improve joint function and reduce stiffness.
5. Trigger Point Release Active Release Technique (ART): Targets specific trigger points or knots in the muscles that may be contributing to knee pain. Dry Needling: Involves inserting thin needles into trigger points to release muscle tension and reduce pain.
6. Functional Mobilization. Stretching and Strengthening Exercises: Focus on improving the function and strength of muscles around the knee, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles. Balance and Proprioceptive Training: Exercises that improve balance and proprioception to support knee stability.
7. Joint Alignment. Manual Alignment: Techniques to correct misalignments in the knee joint or associated structures, which can alleviate pain and improve function.
