This blog shares Sarah's journey overcoming patellofemoral pain before the Boston Marathon. With a tailored PT plan that includes running form adjustments, strength training, manual therapy and taping, we help runner's with knee pain get back into the race!
How Manual Therapy Helps Your Knee Osteoarthritis
Manual therapy is a form of treatment by a physical therapist. A PT will utilize hands on techniques to massage, stretch, manipulation or facilitate joints, nerves, and muscles to improve mobility and reduce pain. Manual therapy can be utilized in people with knee osteoarthritis to enhancing treatment.
What is Osteoarthritis?
OA is a very common condition of the knee joint. The knee joint is a connection between the tibia(shin) and the femur (thigh). It is made up of several structures: the bones, cartilage, synovial fluid and a joint capsule. The cartilage in a joint covers the ends of the bone. It is smooth and allows for the gliding of the bones. It is strong and flexible.