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Knee Pain

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What You Knee-d To Know

Knee pain is no walk in the park— especially when it puts a stop to walks in the park! Knee pain may develop for a number of reasons, such as an injury, a medical condition, or joint deterioration with ageing.

There’s no shortage of knee pain, as doctor Angus Chard, PhD, found when conducting a survey of over 3000 elite adolescent athletes. As a founding team member of the Sydney Universities Talent Identification and Risk Profiling study of elite adolescent athletes from 2017 and 2020, Dr Chard found knees to account for the greatest incidence of chronic pain among adolescence. Though knee pain may affect people at any age, it’s important to address knee pain as soon as possible as it may contribute to knee osteoarthritis later in life. 

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Types Of Knee Pain Conditions

The knee is a complex structure and is also prone to injury due to its limited range of motion. As one of the body’s largest and most complex joints, common conditions may arise, such as:
Knee arthritis often causes stiffness and swelling in the knee, which makes it difficult to bend and straighten the affected leg. This may make it harder for people to go about their daily activities, such as walking and especially descending stairs. Knee arthritis develops as a result of poor knee motions and or previous injury. Knee pain due to arthritis responds extremely well to conservative treatment aimed to improve knee function and is best treated conservatively.
The patella is also known as the kneecap. When high stress is placed on the knee, this may lead to patella tracking pain that may feel like popping, grinding, or your knee slipping or catching when you bend it. Pain is usually worse when descending stairs and hills, resulting in a generalised soreness at the front of your knee.
Typically affecting adolescents between the ages of 11 and 16, this pain is an inflammation of the bump at the top of the shin underneath the knee. This pain is easily solved with improved knee function without reduction of activity in most cases.
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Treatment Options For Knee Pain

The treatment for knee pain depends on the underlying cause of the pain, the condition itself, and how it affects you. Many people with knee arthritis may benefit from alternative footwear or 3D foot orthotics, while others may have knee pain resulting from postural issues and may find postural rehabilitation more helpful. At Foot and Leg Pain Centre, we work to uncover the cause of your knee pain and find the most appropriate treatment for you.
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Why Foot and Leg Pain Centre?

Experienced Team

Dr Angus Chard, PhD, is an internationally recognised second-generation podiatrist with over 30 years of experience. His team all have clinical experience and accolades of their own.

Aiming For World-Class Outcomes

We believe each patient deserves the best possible outcome, and we are passionate about helping with instant relief and long-term symptom resolution.

From Diagnosis To Rehabilitation

We’re dedicated to the patient journey and are here for you from diagnosis and assessment to treatment and rehabilitation.

A Note For Medical Referrers

We welcome referrals from practitioners. If you’re not sure Podiatry has the answer to your patient’s knee pain, call and speak to our experienced practitioners so that we may provide you with the evidence to justify your referral. We’re proud to work with people of all ages and abilities to help them restore their physical freedom. We are also happy to collaborate with you and receive your patients under the Enhanced Primary Care Plan arrangement.

Interested in learning more? We’d love to connect and learn how we can support your practice and patients. 

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Your Knee Pain Questions Answered

Knee pain is commonly caused by injury, repeated stress on the knee, and ageing. Knee arthritis and Patella Tracking Pain are known to be the result of poor knee function.
There are many possible causes of knee pain, and in most cases, it usually isn’t a sign of anything serious. If your knee pain doesn’t improve after several days of home remedies such as rest, over-the-counter pain relief, and ice and/or heat, it may be worth visiting a podiatrist.
If your knee pain episodes are recurring or persistent, is stiff or swollen, it’s recommended you see a podiatrist for assessment.
The first signs of potential knee problems include a sense of giving way or instability, mild stiffness, minor swelling, a popping feeling, temporary weakness, and the inability to fully straighten the affected leg.
Certain medical conditions may cause an aching feeling in the knee, such as gout, arthritis, and infections. Often painful structures around the knee, such as bursitis, tendons and ligaments, are mistakenly diagnosed as knee pain.
No, you do not need a referral to see a podiatrist for knee pain.
This is a common misconception! Podiatrists work on the feet and the lower legs, including the knees. While their knowledge is focused on the lower limbs, this also extends to the way your legs interact with the rest of your body. So, it’s perfectly normal for a podiatrist to treat functional problems with your knees, hips or lower back. Especially when it’s chronic, persistent or recurring, Podiatrists deal with the reason why your knee pain persists.

Yes, we do. All of our treatments are backed by an evidence-based approach.

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Book Your Much Knee-ded Appointment Today

If knee pain is impacting you and stopping you from doing what you love, we’re here to help. At Foot and Leg Pain Centre, our experienced team is on board to help assess and diagnose any knee pain you may have. With help from our knowledgeable and friendly team of podiatrists, you can trust us to come up with an appropriate treatment plan and help you on your way to restoring your physical freedom.