What is Knee Pain?
Knee Pain can result from injuries, arthritis, or overuse. Our clinic helps identify the cause and provide targeted treatment.
Why It Happens?
Causes include repetitive strain, arthritis, injuries, or poor posture depending on the condition.
Knee Bursitis Pes Anserine Bursitis
Signs and Symptoms:
Typical symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to the knee can reduce inflammation & pain
● Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Lubricates the joint to improve movement.
● Personalised physiotherapy and rehabilitation helps maintain movement, improve joint strength, and reduce stiffness.
● Advice on activity modification and prevention strategies
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is knee osteoarthritis (OA) Pain?
Osteoarthritis of the knee involves gradual wear and tear of the cartilage, causing pain and stiffness.
What causes it?
Age-related changes, past injuries, or repetitive activities can lead to cartilage breakdown in the knee joint..
Signs and Symptoms:
● Aching pain in the knee joint
● Stiffness and reduced range of motion
● Pain during walking or weight-bearing activities- climbing stairs.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to the knee can reduce inflammation & pain
● Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Lubricates the joint to improve movement.
● Personalised physiotherapy to improve joint mobility and strength.
● Advice on activity modification and joint protection strategies.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is patellofemoral osteoarthritis (OA) Pain?
Osteoarthritis of the patellofemoral joint affects the cartilage behind the kneecap, causing pain and stiffness.
What causes it?
Age-related changes, past injuries, or repetitive activities can lead to cartilage breakdown in the kneecap joint.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Pain at the front of the knee
● Pain when squatting or sitting for long periods.
● Marked cruching noise with reduced range of mvement
● Pain during walking or weight-bearing activities- climbing stairs.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to the knee can reduce inflammation & pain
● Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Lubricates the joint to improve movement.
● Personalised physiotherapy to strengthen and balance the knee joint
● Advice on activity modification and joint protection strategies.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is meniscal tear in knee?
A meniscal tear is damage to the cartilage that cushions the knee joint, between the thigh and shin bone.
What causes it?
Twisting injuries, deep squatting, sport injuries or degenerative changes with age.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Pain, swelling, and clicking sensations
● Locking or giving way of the knee.
● Pain during weight-bearing activities- bending, twisting or climbing stairs.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to the knee can reduce inflammation & pain
● Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Lubricates the joint to improve movement.
● Personalised physiotherapy to improve joint stability
● Advice on activity modification and joint protection strategies.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is Intra-articular Cyst in knee?
Fluid-filled cysts within the knee joint can cause pain and restricted movement.
What causes it?
Degenerative changes or meniscal tears can lead to cyst formation.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Swelling and fullness in the knee
● Pain and discomfort during movement.
● Locking or giving way of the knee.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to the knee following aspiration.
● Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Lubricates the joint to improve movement.
● Personalised physiotherapy to improve joint mobility and strength.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)?
Runner’s knee is pain around the kneecap, often linked to overuse or poor tracking of the kneecap.
What causes it?
Repetitive running, muscle imbalances, or biomechanical issues.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Pain at the front of the knee
● Discomfort during running, squatting, or climbing stairs.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to the knee for pain relief.
● Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Lubricates the joint to improve movement.
● Personalised physiotherapy to correct biomechanics.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is Superior Tibiofibular Joint Pain?
Pain from the small joint between the tibia and fibula, often due to inflammation or injury.
What causes it?
Repetitive twisting or direct impact to the joint.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Outer knee pain (lateral) of the knee
● Swelling and tenderness at the top of the shin.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to the knee for pain relief.
● Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Lubricates the joint to improve movement.
● Personalised physiotherapy to improve joint mobility
● Postural and movement advice.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is Patella Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee) Pain?
Patella tendinopathy involves irritation and degeneration of the patellar tendon.
What causes it?
Repetitive jumping, squatting, or running activities.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Pain at the bottom of the kneecap
● Stiffness and swelling
● Pain with jumping or running.
● Tenderness at the patellar tendon attachment.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to the knee for pain relief.
● Personalised physiotherapy to strengthen the patellar tendon
● Activity modification for healing.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is Hoffa’s Fat Pad Impingement Pain?
Hoffa’s fat pad impingement involves inflammation of the fat pad under the kneecap.
What causes it?
Trauma or repetitive kneeling and overuse.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Pain at the front of the knee
● Swelling below the kneecap.
● Tenderness below the kneecap.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to reduce inflammation & pain relief.
● Personalised physiotherapy to restore knee biomechanics.
● Activity modification and advice on avoiding aggravating activities.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is Baker’s Cyst?
A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled swelling behind the knee joint.
What causes it?
Often linked to arthritis or meniscal injuries in the knee.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Swelling and tightness behind the knee
● Discomfort with knee bending.
● Restricted knee movement due to Baker cyst.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to reduce inflammation & pain relief.
● Personalised physiotherapy for joint stability.
● Activity advice to reduce swelling.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is Hamstring Tendinopathy?
Hamstring tendinopathy involves irritation of the hamstring tendons at the back of the knee.
What causes it?
Repetitive running or sudden changes in direction.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Pain at the back of the knee or thigh
● Stiffness and weakness with movement.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain..
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injections: Corticosteroid injection to reduce inflammation & pain relief.
● Personalised physiotherapy for strengthening hamstrings.
● Advice on gradual return to activity.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is ITB Friction Syndrome?
ITB friction syndrome causes pain on the outer knee due to irritation of the iliotibial band.
What causes it?
Repetitive knee flexion and extension, common in runners and cyclists.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Outer knee pain during running
● Snapping sensation over the knee.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Physiotherapy for ITB stretching and release
● Activity modification to reduce friction
● Injections if needed for persistent pain.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is knee Ligament Injuries (ACL, MCL, etc.)?
Ligament injuries involve tears or sprains of the knee ligaments, causing instability and pain.
What causes it?
Twisting injuries, falls, or direct trauma to the knee.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Pain, swelling, and instability
● Difficulty weight-bearing.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Steroid Injection for pain management
● Physiotherapy for stability and strength
● Advice on bracing or further investigation if needed.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
What is Knee Bursitis?
Bursitis in the knee involves inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs around the joint.
What causes it?
Repetitive kneeling or direct trauma to the bursa.
Signs and Symptoms:
● Pain, swelling, and warmth
● Tenderness over the affected bursa.
Diagnosis:
Our physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments based on physical exam, symptom history and use investigation if needed to pinpoint the cause of your pain.
At our Target Physio Injection Clinic in Chesterfield, we provide effective, evidence-based treatments to ease your pain and restore mobility.
● Aspiration or steroid injection for pain management
● Physiotherapy to reduce irritation
● Activity advice for prevention.
Early treatment can help manage symptoms and get back to moving pain-free.
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