Knee pain

Acute knee injuries occur most often during sports, slipping or tripping. These incidents can cause damage to ligaments or the meniscus (knee cartilage) or can lead to dislocation of the patella (knee cap). Occasionally these types of injuries may require surgical intervention, especially if they are poorly managed, so it is a good idea to have them checked by a physiotherapist sooner rather than later. A physiotherapist is a good first point of contact to see if we can help or if you need a further referral to a specialist.

There are 4 main ligaments in the knee that can be damaged:

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
• Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)