Knee Physical Therapy

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Knee Physical Therapy in Brooklyn

If you have recently suffered a knee injury such as a sprain, strain, tear, knee surgery, a fractured knee, or a broken knee then it may be in your best interest to see a physical therapist to make sure your knee heals properly.

Does Knee Physical Therapy Help?

Knee PT works by incorporating movements, stretches, and exercises that target the knee and supporting tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Knee physical therapy also teaches the patient about different knee rehab techniques that incorporate special stretches, exercises, instrument assisted knee physical therapy, manual physical therapy, soft tissue physical therapy, active release therapy, along with other specialized physical therapy methods that can help with healing your knee properly.

How long until I notice any relief from knee physical therapy?

It all depends on the severity of your current knee issue or knee injury. While knee physical therapy is a good pain management method, physical therapy for knees has also shown drastic improvement in many patients with knee injuries or other knee issues, while others with extreme cases may still need to seek alternative medical treatment.

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What is Knee Physical Therapy?

Knee physical therapy utilizes specific modalities, stretches, and exercises that will target the issues causing the knee pain or discomfort, repairing your Knee(s) back to normal functionality. By using special knee physical therapy treatments, our physical therapists in Brooklyn will focus on the following: restoring alignment, range of motion, exercises, stretching, and teaching you how to continue caring for your knees at home. While everyone's case is different, there is no set cure for knee injuries. However, knee physical therapy has successfully proven time and again to be one of the most efficient and effective means of treating common knee injuries.

Why will our physical therapists focus on restoring alignment and stability, range of motion, and strength training?

Alignment & Stability: When you learn about proper form and pay attention to your movements, you will be able to improve stability.

Range of Motion: You won’t be able to completely heal without focusing on restoring your range of motion. My team and I can help you regain mobility in your knee through range of motion related knee physical therapy exercises.

Strength Training: If you’ve had an accident or injury involving your knee you will need to rebuild the strength in those muscles to complete every day activities.

How can knee stretches and knee exercises help my knee injury?

  • They can help to stabilize the entire knee and supporting muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
  • Promote better ankle, knee, leg, and foot alignment
  • Allows for mobilization of any stiff muscles
  • Improvement of posture
  • Enhances neuromuscular control
  • Assists in relieving pain
  • Greater muscle strength
  • Improved ankle functionality
  • Increase in range of motion
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How Does Knee Physical Therapy Help?

End Injury ProgressionKnee physical therapy has proven to reduce pain, increase bloodflow, and decrease overall injury progression in many cases.

End Injury Progression

Knee physical therapy has proven to reduce pain, increase bloodflow, and decrease overall injury progression in many cases.

Relieve PainThe movements used in this technique target your knee and can help you manage pain during the course of your knee physical therapy treatments.

Relieve Pain

The movements used in this technique target your knee and can help you manage pain during the course of your knee physical therapy treatments.

Improve Range of Motion

Posture awareness is an important area to focus on due to the fact that certain positions may cause you further knee pain.

Restore MobilityYou can gain mobility and flexibility by taking part in these specialized ankle stretches, exercises, drills, and modalities,

Restore Mobility

You can gain mobility and flexibility by taking part in these specialized knee stretches, exercises, drills, and modalities,

How long will knee physical therapy treatments last?

If you decide to work with a knee physical therapist to help correct your knee issues, your entire treatment plan could consist of around 8-20 different knee PT sessions that will each last 60-90 minutes. Once you complete your customized knee physical therapy treatment plan, you will be able to continue to do the prescribed stretches and exercises utilized during your knee PT sessions yet in the comfort of your own home.

Can You Benefit from Knee Physical Therapy?

This method of physical therapy for knees can be beneficial for children as well as adults. Anyone who is suffering from knee pain and irritation that is often associated with a knee injury may benefit from knee physical therapy exercises.

Other Knee Physical Therapy Treatments

Knee physical therapy is an excellent nonsurgical treatment for common knee injuries and knee surgeries. However, depending on the severity of your case, bracing or surgery may be recommended. With bracing, you will wear a brace to stop your knee from twisting any further than it should be. If you have a very severe knee injury then your doctor may recommend a surgery to correct the issue.

Should I consider knee physical therapy?

Chronic Pain: If you or your child has chronic pain they may benefit from physical therapy exercises and manual therapy.

With knee physical therapy the main goal is to prevent your ankle from continuing to decline even more. This noninvasive method has been proven to prevent injury, as well as improve alignment and mobility of the knee and supporting muscles, ligaments, and tendons. If you or someone you care about is suffering from knee pain or an knee injury, then knee physical therapy may be the perfect option. To learn more about physical therapy for knees, or to schedule a free consultation, feel free to reach out to my team and I today.

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Types of Knee Physical Therapy Treatments

ACL Physical Therapy

If you have recently suffered an ACL injury such as a sprain, tear, or recent ACL surgery then it may be in your best interest to see a physical therapist to make sure your ACL and knee heals properly.

MCL Physical Therapy

If you have recently suffered a MCL injury such as a sprain, MCL tear, or recent MCL surgery then it may be in your best interest to see a physical therapist to make sure your MCL and knee heals properly.

Torn Meniscus Physical Therapy

If you have recently torn a meniscus in your knee then it may be in your best interest to see a physical therapist to make sure your knee and meniscus heals properly.

Running & Gait Physical Therapy

If you have recently suffered a knee, ankle, or leg injury such as a sprain, strain, tear, or surgery then it may be in your best interest to see a physical therapist to make sure your knee heals properly.


Physical Therapy for Sprained Knee

Physical Therapy for Strained Knee

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain


Physical Therapy for Knee Injury

Physical Therapy for Knee Arthritis

Physical Therapy for Knee Tendonitis

Physical Therapy for Pinched Nerve in Knee


Kinesio Tape Knee

Physical Therapy for Patellar Tendonitis


Physical Therapy for Iliotibial Band

Physical Therapy for Osgood Schlatter

Knee Cupping

Physical Therapy for Jumper's Knee


Physical Therapy for Chondromalacia Patella

Lcl Physical Therapy

Electrical Stimulation for Knee Pain

Runners Knee Physical Therapy


Knee Physical Therapy Clinic Locations in Brooklyn

 

Marine Park
3319 Avenue N
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Monday-Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-3pm

718.258.3300

frontdesk@evolveny.com


 

Mill Basin (located in Harbor Fitness)
6161 Strickland Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Monday: 7am-8pm
Tuesday: 7am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 7am-8pm
Friday: 8am-1pm

718.258.3300

frontdesk@evolveny.com  

 

Park Slope (located in Harbor Fitness)
550 5th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Monday: 9am-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 9am-8pm
Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-3pm

718.258.3300

frontdesk@evolveny.com  

 

Gravesend
372 Avenue U.
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Monday-Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-3pm

718.690.3229

frontdesk@evolveny.com  

 

Midwood
945 Kings Highway
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Monday-Thursday: 12pm-8pm

718.690.3229

frontdesk@evolveny.com  

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