Knee injuries commonly occur as a result of; Acute direct trauma – sports related trauma, motor vehicle accident related, sudden fall Sustained flexion compression – poor habitual postures e.g while sitting or gardening with the knee in flexion for extended periods Progressive overuse – regularly lifting and moving beyond the physiological limits of the knee joint e.g long distance walking or running, power-lifting, repetitive habitual aberrant movement patterns.   Patient presenting with knee injuries may describe sensations of; Clicking Popping Giving way Catching Pinching Ache Throbbing   Upon examination, there may be signs of; Swelling Instability Deformity Weakness   The common musculoskeletal injuries of the knee include; Anterior cruciate ligament tears and/or strains Posterior cruciate ligament tears and/or strains Medial collateral ligament tears and/or strains Lateral collateral ligament tears and/or strains Medial plica ligament tears and/or strains Medial meniscus tears Lateral meniscus tears Pre and/or suprapatellar bursitis Infra patellar bursitis Patella tendonitis Pre anserine tendonitis and/or bursitis Patella maltracking   Depending on the specific diagnosis, management of treatable injuries should focus on addressing the pain and/or dysfunction at the pain/injury site as well as  improving the functionality of the foot, ankle, and hip. This is achieved via a conservative hands-on … Continue reading Knee Injuries