Diagnosing Knee Sprains

Knee sprains include: Cruciate ligament sprains, post- surgical -repair rehabilitation, medial or lateral collateral ligament sprains, cartilage (meniscus) damage, knee cap problems (CMP), ITBFS (iliotibial band friction syndrome), Runner’s knee. All these are very regularly seen conditions, all of which we treat using exercise therapy, electrotherapy, acupuncture, mobilization, and other modalities. Some conditions require the intervention of an orthopedic surgeon as well.

This is usually an overuse injury caused by excessive friction of the kneecap on the femur. Can also be caused by an acute traumatic episode e.g. falling on the knee. Often seen in long-distance runners. Most common in people with abnormal kneecap alignment and movement.

Symptoms include: Knee Pain behind or around the kneecap, which is aggravated by exercise. Pain increases with an increase in pressure on the kneecap, e.g. squatting and on stairs. Pain is aggravated by holding the knee in a bent position for long periods of time, called “moviegoers knee”. Clicking or grating may occur.