Knee & Ankle Pain

Knee and ankle pain often stem from injuries, arthritis, or overuse. Knee pain may involve swelling or stiffness, while ankle pain from sprains or fractures can affect walking. Physiotherapy helps restore strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Conditions

A common condition due to knee pain, where the kneecap (patella) becomes irritated from overuse or misalignment, causing pain around or behind the kneecap, especially during activities like running or climbing stairs.

Occurs when the ligaments supporting the ankle stretch or tear due to sudden twisting or rolling of the foot, leading to pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking or bearing weight on the affected ankle.

Persistent pain can interfere with your ability to sleep comfortably, leading to fatigue and slower recovery.

Causes

Knee pain often stems from osteoarthritis, where joint cartilage wears down over time, causing stiffness, swelling, and discomfort, especially after activity or rest.

Ankle pain results from sprains, where ligaments stretch or tear due to twisting motions during activities or on uneven surfaces, leading to pain, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight.

Both knee (patellar tendonitis) and ankle (Achilles tendonitis) pain can result from tendon inflammation due to overuse or repetitive stress, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling around the affected tendons.

Traumatic injuries like ligament tears (e.g., ACL tears in the knee) or fractures in the ankle from falls or impacts cause immediate pain, swelling, instability, and reduced joint movement, often requiring immobilization and rehabilitation or surgery.