KNEE PAIN
Knee pain can make walking, climbing stairs, running, squatting and everyday activities difficult.
At FITE Health Physiotherapy in Chester-le-Street, we assess sports injuries, ligament and meniscus injuries, patellofemoral pain, tendon problems, osteoarthritis and persistent knee pain.
We assess your symptoms, movement and strength to understand the problem and build a personalised rehabilitation programme around your goals.
Treatment combines exercise, progressive strengthening, practical advice and hands-on care where appropriate to help you return to work, sport and everyday life.
Flexible early morning and evening appointments help you fit physiotherapy around your routine.
Your first appointment includes a thorough assessment of your symptoms, medical history and previous knee injuries or surgery.
We may assess:
• How the injury happened
• Walking and movement
• Knee range of motion
• Muscle strength
• Ligament stability
• Meniscal symptoms where appropriate
• Balance and functional movement
• Running, jumping or sporting demands
• The impact on work and daily activities
We explain our findings clearly and agree a personalised rehabilitation programme around your goals.
Knee Conditions We Assess
Sports Knee Injuries
Assessment and progressive rehabilitation for acute and overuse injuries from running, football, rugby, gym training and other sports.
ACL Injuries
Rehabilitation following ACL injury or reconstruction, focusing on strength, stability, movement and confidence.
Meniscus Injuries
Assessment of pain, swelling, locking or catching, with rehabilitation tailored to your symptoms and any surgical advice.
MCL and LCL Injuries
A structured rehabilitation programme following collateral ligament injury.
Patellofemoral Pain
Pain around or behind the kneecap during running, stairs, squatting or prolonged sitting.
Patellar Tendinopathy and ITB Related Pain
Progressive exercise and load management tailored to your training demands.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Support to improve strength, movement and everyday function.
Post-operative Knee Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction, meniscus procedures, cartilage surgery or knee replacement, guided by your surgical plan.
What Can Contribute to Knee Pain?
Sports injuries, twisting, falls, repetitive loading, sudden training increases, reduced strength or flexibility, previous injuries and osteoarthritis may contribute to knee symptoms. Assessment helps guide the appropriate rehabilitation.
Symptoms We Commonly Assess
Pain during walking, running, squatting or stairs; swelling; stiffness; reduced movement; weakness; instability; locking or catching; and difficulty returning to sport.
When to Seek Advice
Book an assessment for persistent or recurring symptoms or rehabilitation after surgery. A very painful or badly swollen knee, inability to bear weight, or a hot red knee with fever needs urgent medical advice.
Our Treatment Approach
ASSESS
Every plan starts with a full assessment of your symptoms, movement, strength, and history. We take the time to properly understand your pain and your goals, so we can identify the real cause, not just treat the symptoms.
TREAT
We find the cause of your symptoms and provide targeted treatment to ease pain and improve mobility. It includes hands-on techniques like joint mobilisation, soft tissue work, massage and muscle release, used alongside exercise rather than instead of it.
EDUCATE
We help you understand your condition, so you have the knowledge to manage it yourself.
REBUILD
Your programme may include quadriceps, hamstring, gluteal and calf strengthening, balance and movement control. We progress loading, running, jumping and sport-specific exercises according to your recovery and goals.
PREVENT
We work on your movement, strength, and habits to lower the risk of it happening again.