Benefits of Physical Therapy Programs for Knee Health

The knee, one of the largest and most complex joints of the body, is designed for mobility and stability. The knee is basically a hinge joint between the femur and the tibia. It allows the motion of flexion and extension. A slight degree of rotation and lateral motion is allowed when the knee is flexed, but since the knee lacks the bony stability of the hip joint, it must depend upon muscles and strong ligaments to bind the component bones together.

Although the knee is the largest joint in the body, it is certainly not the strongest. Because of its exposed position and the great functional demands imposed on it by weight-bearing stress such as walking, running and jumping, the knee suffers derangement of its function and stability more frequently than any other joint.

Use common sense and listen to your body. Aim for prevention whenever possible and seek out help when appropriate. Your body does communicate to you. You just need to listen.

At Friendship Heights Rehab Center, the staff works in collaboration with the patient’s primary care doctor to manage a patient’s health and wellness over the long term, helping to cut down on habit forming pain relief drugs. A goal at FHRC is to educate the patient about common conditions that cause chronic pain. Understanding combined with the correct therapy can bring natural relief from knee pain as well as other chronic conditions.

Click here to read full article: http://ow.ly/19bni

Therese Rodda, P.T.
trodda@fhrehab.com
Friendship Heights Rehabilitaion Center
5530 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301 656-6922
10801 Lockwood Drive, Suite 280
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301 576-6474