Trending Knee Discussions

What is Knee point voltage?‎

EMF applied to secondary of current transformer (CT) which, when increased by % voltage causes the excitation current to increase by%.‎

What is the treatment for acl tear rt knee..?‎

Is it better to use ice or heat for knee pain?‎

Should you choose a 'High flex' or 'Standard rPf' prosthesis for Knee replacement in Asian population ?‎

What to do if the knee pain develops all of a sudden?‎

 

Answer added by  suhail mir, HEAD OF PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPT., ministry oh health
11 years ago

DEPENDS ON CAUSE OF KNEE PAIN,WHETHER DEGENRATIVE ARTHRITIS,OR INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS,OR ANY SOFT TISSUE INVOLVEMENT LIGAMENTS,CAN BE DUE TO BURSITIS.TENDINITIS,MENISCAL ... See More

 

Answer added by  Deleted user
11 years ago

I would rather suggest contrast bath. Or you can use Ice and heat for7 times... Plus trigger point therapy.

 

Answer added by  gabriela doina lucescu, physiotherapy assistant, Al Emadi Hospital
11 years ago

In my opinion, based on my experience, an injured knee or an acute pain caused by an inflamation (resulted from any diagnosed medical condition), it is definitely better ... See More

 

Answer added by  Niyas Nazeer, Dubai Hospital
11 years ago

Whatever be the cause, heat application is useful in later stages ,i.e, after the inflammation has gone down. Immediately after the injury, it would be fair if the joint ... See More

 

Answer added by  VenkataNagaraj Mummadisetty, Head of the Department, Pragathi Hospital Trust
11 years ago

It depends on the cause and symptoms of knee pain. Whether to use Cold (Ice) or Heat packs