You Can Now Be Free from Knee Pain!
The last 20 years have seen the rise of reported cases of knee pain in the United States, with 25% of adults across America experiencing knee pain at some point. Not only does knee pain impede a person’s ability to walk, but it can also be a source of frustration. The good news is that you can effectively eliminate knee pain with the help of exercises and physical therapy. Yes; this is how you avoid becoming part of these statistics! For people who live in Oklahoma, Fusion Physical Therapy in Lawton, Oklahoma has experienced physical therapists that can help you.
Causes of Knee Pain
Whether you are experiencing just some light pain in your knee or the condition has become chronic, there are three main underlying causes:
- Surgery
- Injuries
- Osteoarthritis
Physical therapists at Fusion Physical Therapy in Lawton, Oklahoma, are highly trained to handle these kinds of cases. They design their treatments to help you regain your knee’s normal function in the shortest possible time.
Types of Knee Pain
The type of knee pain is determined by the location of the pain in the knee. This list includes:
- Ligament tear pain
- Lateral knee pain
- Anterior knee pain
- Osteoarthritis knee pain
- Medial knee pain
All these types of knee pain make it difficult for a person to climb stairs, squat, walk, or do other activities that require them to move their legs.
How Our Physical Therapists Can Help
Physical therapists at Fusion Physical Therapy in Lawton, Oklahoma will conduct a thorough analysis of your knees to diagnose the real cause of your knee pain. They will evaluate your symptoms and medical history and use the results of their examination to create a treatment that’s best suited for you. The treatments may include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, pain management, individualized exercises, and self-care instructions. To help you manage your pain, they may employ pain alleviating techniques that include electrical stimulation, ice, ultrasound, and/or heat. They are designed to reduce swelling and decrease the pain you feel.
Our certified physical therapists have an unending commitment to helping patients regain optimal use of their legs. Go ahead and book your appointment today.