Swimmer’s Knee Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What are the causes?

This condition is triggered and worsened by sustained pressure and strain to the MCLin the knee. The main factors which influence injury include repetitive overload/stress from breaststroke swimming especially, with intense and frequent training sessions during the week.

Treatment for Swimmer’s Knee

If you suspect you have Swimmer’s Knee, it is important to see a physiotherapist or medical professional. You may also be referred for imaging tests to determine the location and extent of the condition, or to rule out a differential diagnosis.

Physical therapy is highly beneficial in restoring movement and reducing inflammation. At Vitalis Physiotherapy, we tailor a unique treatment plan to aid in your recovery through:

If the pain and reduced movement is severe, strenuous activity should be avoided. Your physiotherapist may also advise heat or ice application, rest and if necessary, pain medication. Additionally, they might recommend for you to use supportive braces or straps.

• Stretching, strengthening and/or conditioning exercises
• Restoring range of movement
• Soft tissue mobilisations (massage)
• Technique correction
• Shockwave Therapy
• Dry needling
• Taping
• Ice
• A unique home exercise program
• Graded Exposure to load program