The following injuries cause aching pain in the knee joint. This may be constant, or throbbing.
The following Groin strain treatment protocol forms part of our step-by-step Groin strain rehabilitation program created by elite-level sports physiotherapist Paul Tanner. The program comprises five phases plus a maintenance phase. You only move on …
Quadriceps tendonitis/tendinopathy is inflammation or more likely degeneration of the tendon of the quadriceps (thigh) muscle at the front of the knee. Specifically, along the top of the patella (kneecap). Symptoms of quadriceps tendonitis Quadriceps …
A lateral meniscus tear is an injury to the semi-circular cartilage on the outside of the knee joint. It can occur suddenly from twisting or a traumatic injury. Or it may develop gradually through wear …
Chondromalacia patella (CMP) is damage to the articular cartilage under the kneecap. Symptoms are similar to patellofemoral pain as the kneecap rubs on the bone underneath causing swelling and pain. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda …
A Baker’s Cyst or Popliteal cyst is a prominent swelling at the back of the knee. It is caused by an underlying injury or condition in the knee joint. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, …
Osgood Schlatter Disease causes knee pain in young athletes between the ages of 10 and 15 years. With proper treatment and adapting your training, it can be managed successfully. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, …
Iliotibial band friction syndrome is also known as ITBS. It is an overuse injury and is a common cause of pain on the outside of the knee, especially in runners. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda …
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) results from the patella (kneecap) rubbing on the femur bone underneath. It may also be known as Runner’s knee, Chondromalacia patellae, anterior knee pain, and Patellofemoral joint syndrome. Medically reviewed by …
Patellar tendonitis (Patellar tendinopathy) is commonly known as Jumper’s knee. It is an overuse injury causing pain at the front of the knee, specifically at the bottom of the kneecap (patella). Symptoms | Anatomy | …
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Lesion or syndrome affects young athletes and children causing pain at the front of the knee, at the lowest point of the patella or kneecap. Symptoms are very similar to Patella tendonitis, but the …