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
Knee pain in the NIBM Road area often announces itself on the stairs. Residents climb a society stairwell when the lift is busy, walk a loop of the internal road in the evening, restart badminton on weekends, or coax an older joint through a trip to the mall. Each of those asks the knee to take several times body weight with every step, and a joint that is stiff, weak or worn lets the owner know.
For a general picture of causes and treatment, see our guide to knee pain physiotherapy. Here we describe how knee pain shows up in NIBM, Salunke Vihar, Mohammadwadi and Lullanagar, and how a home visit deals with it.
Where the knee takes the strain here
- Stairs and landings. Going down puts more load through the front of the knee than going up, and a worn joint complains most on the way down to the car park.
- Evening walks on society roads. A habit worth keeping, but a long loop on hard concrete after a sedentary day can leave the knee sore by night.
- Sloping ground. Property guides describe Mohammadwadi as hilly in places, and walking down a gradient asks the thigh muscles to brake the body.
- Weekend sport and running. A knee that is fine on weekdays may swell after a long run or a badminton match.
- Floor sitting and low seats. Squatting in a puja corner or getting out of a low sofa bends the knee deeply and can aggravate arthritis.
How the physiotherapist works on your knee
The first session starts with questions on when the pain began, where it sits, whether the knee swells, clicks, locks or gives way, and what you have already tried. Then comes an examination: knee movement, thigh and hip strength, balance, and the way you walk and rise from a chair. Many knees hurt because the hips and thighs are weak, so we test above and below the joint. If you have had imaging, bring it.
Treatment may include manual techniques, strengthening in positions that suit your pain, balance practice and advice on pacing walks and stairs. If a back problem is also limiting you, back pain physiotherapy on NIBM Road covers that side, and for a parent whose knees are only part of a wider loss of strength, see elderly physiotherapy on NIBM Road.
Looking after the knee between visits
- Use the lift for heavy loads or bad days, and the stairs for planned practice with a hand on the rail.
- Walk on the flattest stretch you have, and shorten the loop before lengthening it.
- Avoid deep squatting while the knee is irritable; a raised seat helps at home.
- Do the strengthening exercises you are given on non-walking days as well.
- Wear shoes with a cushioned, non-slip sole, even indoors if the floor is slippery.
Our blog explains why knee pain flares when climbing stairs if you want more detail on that pattern.
Knee symptoms that need a doctor quickly
Get medical help promptly if the knee is hot, red and swollen with fever, cannot take weight after a fall or twist, looks deformed, or locks so that it will not straighten. A calf that is swollen and tender, especially after a long journey or surgery, also needs urgent review.
Booking a knee assessment
To arrange a visit, use the booking page and mention the society, floor, whether there is a lift, and what the knee struggles with. You can read more about our coverage on the NIBM Road page.