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The knee is considered a hinge joint while the hip is a ball-and-socket joint. They are both complex joints with a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, and cartilage all working together to keep you moving.
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Living with Hip and Knee Pains? PT Can Help You Move with Ease
Why am I experiencing hip/knee pain? Hip Pain – Hip pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions as well as from certain injuries. Hip pain may also result from repetitive injuries or poor posture. Knee Pain – Injuries that include torn cartilage or damaged ligaments can cause knee pain. It might be difficult to stand, walk, or fully straighten your knee. Sometimes knees will make popping or crunching noises. How can physical therapy treat my hip/knee pain? Physical therapy can offer a non-invasive solution for both hip and knee pain. A physical therapist would likely begin by conducting an evaluation. Different types of exercises are often used to reduce hip pain. Passive methods such as icing or heat treatments could also be used to eliminate pain. Sometimes manipulation of soft tissues and joints in the hip or the spine is needed to restore correct movement and reduce pain. A variety of exercises and stretches are also used to treat knee pain. Other treatments a physical therapist may use include ultrasound or electric stimulation. Original Source : https://johnsonptco.com/living-with-hip-and- knee-pains-pt-can-help-you-move-with-ease/
