Knee Pain Physiotherapy in Ahmedabad

What is knee pain?

Knee pain is one of the most common joint problems, and it can make simple daily tasks hard: walking to the market, climbing stairs, getting up from the floor after prayer, or using an Indian style toilet.

In adults over 45, the most common cause is knee osteoarthritis, where the cartilage that cushions the knee joint slowly thins and the joint becomes stiff and painful. In younger people, knee pain is often caused by overuse, weak thigh and hip muscles, pain behind the kneecap or a sports injury such as a ligament or meniscus tear.

Whatever the cause, the muscles around the knee play a big role. Strong thigh and hip muscles take load off the joint and make it more stable. This is why exercise is the main treatment for most knee pain.

Who gets knee pain

• Women over 45, who are more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis
• People who are overweight, as extra weight increases the load on the knees
• People whose work involves a lot of standing, squatting or stairs
• Runners, cricketers, footballers and gym goers
• People who have had a past knee injury
• Older adults who have become less active

Common signs of knee pain

• Pain on stairs, especially going down
• Pain and stiffness when you stand up after sitting
• Swelling or a puffy feeling around the knee
• A grinding or crackling feeling when bending
• The knee feels weak or unstable
• You walk less or more slowly than before because of pain

How I help

• Thorough assessment: I check the knee, hip, ankle and the way you walk, sit and climb stairs.
• Strengthening: progressive exercises for the thigh (quadriceps), hamstrings and hip muscles. This is the most important part of treatment.
• Mobility: gentle exercises and joint mobilisation to improve bending and straightening.
• Pain relief: heat or cold, taping and TENS when they help you exercise more comfortably.
• Walking and stairs training: safe technique, the right walking aid if needed, and footwear advice.
• Daily life planning: how to manage household work, prayer, travel and social events without flare ups.

Your first session

Please bring any X-ray or doctor’s reports and wear shorts or loose trousers. I assess your knee and your movement, explain the cause in simple words, start treatment, and teach you three or four exercises to begin at home. For older patients, the first visit is often done at home.

How many sessions you may need

Knee osteoarthritis usually needs 8 to 12 sessions over 6 to 8 weeks, with daily home exercise. Strength takes time to build, so benefits grow over the weeks. Younger people with overuse pain often improve within 4 to 6 sessions. At the end, you will have a routine to keep your knees strong for life.