As part of your treatment plan at Knee MD & Sports Medicine, physical therapy may be recommended to strengthen and condition your knee joint after an injury or surgery. Physical therapy also helps to reduce symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, such as pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Most of our patients are anxious to get back to work or play. The pain from osteoarthritis or sports injuries presents an urgent problem that needs attention from a doctor who specializes in joint problems and sports medicine. Your doctor may recommend a combination of knee injections and physical therapy to facilitate a rapid return to life as usual.
Physical therapy treatments for knee problems will target specific muscles to stimulate muscle contractions and facilitate movement in the joint. This may be achieved with vibration, temperature, and transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS). You will learn how to move the joint and massage the muscles to improve circulation, reduce swelling, prevent possible complications, and promote healing.
Physical therapy is customized to your specific needs. We can recommend the right amount and type of exercises to challenge you, while at the same time, helping you safely build up to your maximal level of physical activity.
We also offer advanced orthopaedic bracing techniques to provide optimal support for your body during post-surgical rehabilitation and treatment.
For more information about physical therapy for osteoarthritis and athletic injuries involving the knee, contact an Knee MD & Sports Medicine expert in Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. Call (817 335-4316 or request an appointment online now.