Knee Pain and Foot Pain
Causes include:
- Muscle stiffness due to poor posture or overuse
- Muscle, tendon, ligament injuries
- Osteoarthritis - wear and tear of the cartilage
- Ilio Tibial Band Syndrome - pain and swelling on the outer side of the knee
- Patellofemoral Syndrome - friction on the underside of the kneecap
- Chondromalacia Patellae - degeneration of the cartilage of the kneecap
- Housemaid’s Knee / Baker’s Cyst - inflammation of the fluid-filled cushion that protects the muscles and tendons from rubbing on the bone
- Plantar Fasciitis - inflammation of the muscles and tendons that support the arch of the foot
Treatment:
- Stretching, massage and articulation techniques
- Rehabilitation and stretching programme
- Gait analysis
- Aftercare advice
- Preventative and postural advice
