Hip and knee pain
Stairs, chairs and long walks, without the ache.
Hip bursitis, knee pain and arthritic joints need a whole-leg assessment. We find what drives the pain and build a graded program around what you want back.
Hip bursitis
Hip bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs positioned between bones and soft tissues, acting as cushions to help reduce friction. In the hip region the most common bursa to be affected is the trochanteric bursa on the outside of the hip.
Our three-step program
1. Thorough examination and diagnosis
Hip and knee pain requires a thorough examination not only of the local area but also of the lower back, hip joint and gluteal muscles to check whether other structures are referring pain to the area. After your assessment, your physiotherapist will provide you with a diagnosis and guide you through the time frame to recovery.
2. Managing your symptoms
The first focus of treatment is on managing and reducing your pain. Identifying the activities, movements or positions that aggravate your pain helps calm the area down. Our 'hands on' techniques include joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage, and passive and active stretching. Other modalities that may suit you include electrotherapy (laser), dry needling and strapping.
3. Restore movement, strength and function
In the presence of pain, it is very common for muscles to become weak or lose their capacity. A specific, individualised stretching and strengthening program is a vital component of recovery. Your physiotherapist will help you build up strength by gradually introducing exercises and progressing them as you are able, so you can get back to the activities you love.