First Assessment
Free
45 minutes, at home
- Full clinical examination at the patient's home
- The likely cause explained in plain language
- A realistic recovery plan and what it will cost
- No obligation to book any further sessions
Magarpatta City invites people outdoors. There are tree-lined paths, a large park called Aditi Gardens, and enough open space to make a morning run or an evening stroll easy to start. The trouble is that the knee often finds out about a new habit before the rest of the body does.
Our guide to knee pain physiotherapy describes causes and treatment. Here the focus is on knees in a township where walking, running and gym work are daily routines.
Paths, tracks and the knees that use them
- Running on hard surfaces. Paved township paths are firm and level but unforgiving. A rapid increase in distance can irritate the front of the knee or the outer edge.
- Brisk evening walks. A walking group that sets a faster pace than you are used to can leave an arthritic knee swollen overnight.
- Gym and sports courts. Squats, lunges and quick direction changes put large forces through the knee when the thigh and hip muscles are weak.
- Weak legs after desk weeks. People who sit most of the day have less muscle to protect the joint.
- Stairs in clusters without a lift. Some low-rise blocks have no lift, and the daily climb tests an arthritic knee.
How a knee is examined in your flat
The physiotherapist asks when the pain began, what sets it off, whether there has been any swelling, locking or giving way and what you have already tried. The knee is then examined for swelling, range of movement, tenderness and stability, and the hips and thighs are tested too, since knee pain often begins above or below the joint. You are asked to stand from a chair, step on a low stool and walk a few metres so that the movement can be watched.
Treatment may include mobilisation, strengthening exercises with a band or body weight, balance practice and advice on pacing. For a runner, the plan includes a gradual return to distance. If the knee has been operated on, the post-surgery rehabilitation page for Magarpatta gives more detail, and for an older person whose knees limit daily life, see elderly physiotherapy in Magarpatta.
Getting back to the township paths
- Start with a distance that leaves the knee comfortable the next morning, then add a small amount every few days.
- Alternate walking days with strengthening days so the joint is not loaded daily at the same level.
- Choose paths with benches and shade, and carry a bottle of water.
- Replace worn walking or running shoes, because cushioning wears out before the upper does.
- Warm up with five minutes of slow walking before any brisk pace.
Pain that eases within an hour of finishing is usually acceptable. Pain that wakes you at night or leaves a swollen knee the next day means you did too much.
When a knee needs a doctor without delay
See a doctor promptly if the knee is hot, red and swollen with a fever, if it will not bear any weight after a fall or twist, if it locks fully, if it looks deformed or if the calf is swollen and painful. These can indicate infection, a fracture or a clot, and they are not problems for exercise alone.
Booking a knee assessment
You can book a home visit with your cluster, tower and flat number. See home physiotherapy in Magarpatta for how gate entry and timing are arranged.