Getting onto and off the floor forces us to put our knees in a bent position and put significant force through the joint. It also requires good leg and hip strength to be able to push yourself up into a standing position again from the floor.
There are a few common knee problems that can contribute to pain, when getting off the floor.
They are as follows:
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- When your knee cap tracks improperly
- This can be caused by muscle imbalances, tight IT band, or poor quadricep control with walking or running.
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Decreased joint space in your knee causing grinding on the bones
- This is likely caused by degeneration as we age or any trauma.
- Tight Knee Joint
- Lacking full range of motion
- This is likely caused by not moving the knee to its full ability over a long period of time for any reason.
- Meniscus Lesion
- Tearing in the cushion for your knee joint
- This can be caused by a trauma, twisting on the affected knee, deep squatting, or any compromising knee position.
All of these problems can lead to significant impairments in your function, such as:
- pain with walking or running
- difficulty ascending/descending stairs with a normal pattern
- difficulty squatting
- difficulty rising from a chair, or resting pain
How PT Can Help
All of these problems can prevent you from living the life you want to live- but, the good news is that… WE CAN HELP! There is no reason to suffer through pain in your daily life when we are here to help you to reach your goals – whatever they may be.
We know everyone has been cooped up during these trying times but we want to assure you that we are taking all recommended measures to keep you and ourselves safe. That being said, we recommend you handle your pain now and prevent things from continuing to get worse- making your rehabilitation more complicated down the line and continuing to negatively impact your quality of life.
By Sydney Kotch, DPT
Give us a call to set up a 1 on 1 evaluation with one of our Physical Therapists at 703-450-4300.
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