Knee Pain
About
Knee injury symptoms can develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Knee injury and pain most often occur during sports or recreational activities.
Patella Tendonitis
The patella tendon is located between the patella (kneecap) and the bony prominence on the shin known as the tibial tuberosity. Due to its attachment locations, the patella tendon helps to carry out a kicking motion, as it allows the force from the quadriceps muscles to cross the knee joint.
Patella tendonitis occurs when the tendon becomes irritated and inflamed. This condition is also known as ‘jumper’s knee’ as it is most commonly seen in athletes who jump repeatedly.
Causes of Patella Tendonitis:
It is caused by a repetitive overload of the tendon, where the body cannot heal the small damage unless the aggravating activity is stopped. Patella tendonitis usually presents with pain over the tendon itself. It can be tender and swollen and a crunching noise may be noticed upon activity. Aggravating activities include jumping, kneeling or kicking.
Treatment of Patella Tendonitis
A common recommendation is the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, elevation). It is important to rest during this condition and to eliminate aggravating activities so that healing can begin. After progressing with treatment it is important to strengthen the quadricep muscles and associated tendons by completing eccentric muscle strengthening programmes.
Meniscus Tear
Meniscus tear is a common injury that affects the knee joint. The meniscus are ‘C’ shaped discs, made of tough cartilage called fibrocartilage. They are positioned on the tibial plateau (top surface of the shin bone) between the tibia (shin bone) and the femur (thigh bone) and are important for distributing load and absorbing shock at the knee joint. There are two menisci within each knee joint.
Patella Tracking Syndrome
- Patella Tracking Syndrome is a very common injury in Runners
- The Patella is pulled slightly out of position due to a muscle imbalance around the knee
- Symptoms include pain when squatting, walking downstairs, taking off shoes, kicking, jumping
- The gold standard conservative treatments to realign the patella are: Dry Needling (Musculoskeletal Acupuncture), ITB stretching, Dynamic leg swings and quadriceps strengthening (with a particular emphasis on the inside muscle fibres of the quadricep- Vastas Medialis).
The gold standard conservative treatments to Fix Patella Tracking Syndrome:
- Dry Needling (Musculoskeletal Acupuncture)
- Massage
- Chiro leg adjustments
- ITB stretching
- Dynamic leg swings
- Quadriceps strengthening (with a particular emphasis on the inside muscle fibres of the quadricep- Vastas Medialis).
Your Knee Pain (Patella Tendonitis, Patella Tracking Syndrome & Meniscus Tear) Relief Experience
Located close to the border of Preston and Thornbury, Advanced Health Chiropractic provides outstanding and holistic chiropractic, massage and clinical pilates care in a warm and inviting space.
New Patients
- Early Morning and Late Appointments
- Long 30- 45 minute Chiro consultation times
- Australian Olympic team massage therapist working on site
- Massage appointments start at $60.00
- Weekend Appointments
- Our Chiropractor in Preston treats the root causes of Knee Pain (Patella Tendonitis, Patella Tracking Syndrome & Meniscus Tear) and biomechanical dysfunction, not just the symptoms using scientific evidence based treatments
What to expect during your first visit?
We charge $70 for all Chiropractic appointments. Your 1st appointment is $70 and if required, any subsequent appointments are $70. This is not including private health insurance rebates. At Advanced Health a 30-45 minute Chiropractic treatment can include: Chiropractic adjustments, Massage, Dry Needling/Acupuncture, spinal traction (ideal for disc injuries), Taping and Clinical Reformer based Pilates.
The Best Chiropractor in Preston for Knee Pain (Patella Tracking Syndrome, Patella Tendonitis & Meniscus Tear)
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Conditions
Here is a list of common injuries we treat:
- Neck pain
- Lower back pain
- Headache
- Disc injuries
- Nerve pain/Sciatica
- Patella Tracking Syndrome
- Meniscus Tear
- Patella Tendonitis
- ACL Tear
- PCL Tear
- Lateral Collateral Knee Ligament Sprain/Tear
- Bakers Cyst
Knee Pain Treatment In Preston
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We house the best Chiropractors in Preston and massage in Preston that help Knee Pain (Patella Tendonitis, Patella Tracking Syndrome & Meniscus Tear) .
We provide Chiropractic and massage therapy to all local Preston residents with Knee Pain (Patella Tendonitis, Patella Tracking Syndrome & Meniscus Tear) and surrounding communities including Fairfield, Northcote, Heidelberg, Pascoe Vale, Coburg, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg Heights, Reservoir, Thomastown & Thornbury.
Local Chiro & Massage servicing the Preston, Thornbury, Reservoir, Northcote, Pascoe Vale and Coburg areas.
Clinic Locations
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Trading Hours
Our clinics are open the following hours:
- Weekdays: 8am – 9pm
- Saturdays: 7.30am – 6pm
- Sundays: 9am – 6pm
Health Insurance
We have a HICAPS terminal onsite that can apply real time rebates for Australian private health insurance funds.
Service Area For Knee Pain (Patella Tendonitis, Patella Tracking Syndrome & Meniscus Tear) Chiro
We provide Chiropractic care to all local Preston residents and surrounding communities including Fairfield, Northcote, Heidelberg, Pascoe Vale, Coburg, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg Heights, Reservoir, Thomastown & Thornbury.