Knee Pain Physiotherapy In Leeds

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Types Of Knee Pain We Treat In Leeds

There are a variety of differing causes of knee pain which often overlap and are multifactorial. Below is a brief list of the common types of knee pain you can experience. Physiotherapy can help to work out why your knee is sore, and how to address it.
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Knee Pain Conditions We Treat

Tendon Pain

The tendon above the patella (knee cap), attaching the quadriceps muscle on the front of the thigh to the knee cap.

The tendon attaching the kneecap and quadriceps muscle to the shin bone.

The tendons behind the back of the knee attaching the hamstrings to the shin bone.

Tendon injuries are often due to overloading the tendon and respond well to stretching, strengthening of the appropriate muscles and a progressive tendon loading program.

Ligament injuries

An important ligament for stability within the knee joint, and it is important to have a swift diagnosis to help with management in the acute phase, along with managing return to sport and onward referral if required. May present with a lot of swelling.

An important ligament for stability within the knee joint. Again, important to manage the acute phase for best healing.

The ligament down the inside of the knee joint.

Ligament injuries respond best to protection of the joint, and onward referral and bracing if necessary, allowing healing of the injured part, whilst maintaining strength. After this a progressive rehabilitation programme should be followed. 

The ligament down the outer side of the knee joint.

Ligament injuries respond best to protection of the joint, and onward referral and bracing if necessary, allowing healing of the injured part, whilst maintaining strength. After this, a progressive rehabilitation programme should be followed. 

Joint conditions

Joint pain can come from the knee joint itself, the patellofemoral joint between the kneecap and the femur, and the proximal tibiofibular joint. Joint pain can be from damage to the structures within the joint or overload. Damage to a structure within the knee such as a ligament or cartilage tear or arthritis can be diagnosed through clinical assessment, and imaging in the form of an x-ray or MRI scan.

The two menisci are crescent shaped shock absorbers within the knee joint, and are a common injury. Many can settle with good physiotherapy management, some may need surgery.

Knee replacements

Surgeons can do amazing things with knee replacements if it comes to that. However, it is important to get physiotherapy afterwards to help with scars, joint mobility, muscle strength, and to get you back to the activities you love.

Other causes of knee pain

Other pain in and around the knee joint can be muscular, neural, and biomechanical in origin. Physiotherapy can help you get the correct diagnosis and management advice to help you have a good recovery.

Knee Pain Physiotherapy Treatment At Our Leeds Clinic

Here at CSPC we have a wide range of treatment options to help get you off the physio bed and back out and about doing whatever you want to do. The physiotherapist will take a thorough case history and assess all of the areas listed above. Treatment can include.

  • Manual therapy
  • Soft tissue treatment and sports massage work
  • Strength and conditioning plans and advice
  • Specific and focused home exercise programme
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Taping and sports strapping
  • Training advice and load monitoring
  • Retraining of running technique
  • Referral to podiatry if necessary for leg length assessment and biomechanical analysis
  • Onward referral for imaging or consultants if required (self-funded or via private medical insurance or a letter to your GP)
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Constantly challenging ourselves to be the best

We are dedicated to continually training, challenging and developing ourselves to ensure we are at the leading edge of our profession. The best practices are constantly evolving and Alison leads the internal training at the clinic, working with the team, in small groups and individually ensuring that all staff provide the same high standards of care. All members of CSPC staff also attend regular external training. Many of these courses are run at the clinic with external educators to further expand our knowledge and experience.

Cara Sloss

Clinical and Sports Dietitian, RD SENr

Hannah Watkinson

BSc (Hons) Podiatry, MCHS, HCPC registered

Julianna Richardson

Soft Tissue Therapist

Ian Mitchell

Soft Tissue Therapist

Saima Khan

Physiotherapist, MCSP HCPC

Chris Royston

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Andy Smith

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Neil Smitherman

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Candice Milner

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Vikki Mills

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Claire Merrett

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Graeme Everard

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Wesley Davidson

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Carl Clifford

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Damian Buck

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Jenny Birch

Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC

Alison Rose

Clinic Director | Physiotherapist MCSP HCPC
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"Rose came highly recommended to me from a sports therapist who was also a high level athlete. She clearly cares about getting her patients back to full health ASAP. She kindly reviewed a list of my injuries prior to booking anything with her so she could appropriately advise on who i should see. From my brief conversation with her i could tell she cared and had extensive knowledge about biomechanics and getting to the root cause of the problem."
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"I was attended to by Louisa who was great . She was very thorough and methodical in getting to the root of my problem and gave me effective treatment. At the end of my treatment I was given a plan to follow. There was no pressure to book a follow up appointment either. I would definitely recommend to anyone contemplating going. My only regret is that I did not go earlier."
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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If your knee pain is severe, prevents you from putting weight on your leg, or is accompanied by sudden swelling, you should arrange to see a physiotherapist as soon as possible. For milder discomfort that does not improve after a few days of rest and gentle mobility, it is best to seek a professional assessment within a week or two. Early intervention allows our experienced team to accurately identify the root cause of your symptoms and start your bespoke recovery programme, which often prevents the issue from worsening.

Yes, absolutely. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role both before and after your knee surgery. Pre-operative physiotherapy, often referred to as pre-hab, helps to strengthen the surrounding muscles and prepare your joint for the procedure, which can significantly speed up your recovery time. Following your operation, our dedicated clinicians will guide you through a safely structured, evidence-led rehabilitation programme to restore your mobility, reduce stiffness, and help you return to your everyday activities with complete confidence.

You should consult a professional if your knee pain lasts longer than a few days, causes swelling, prevents you from putting weight on your leg, or is accompanied by a clicking or locking sensation that restricts your daily activities.

Absolutely. While osteoarthritis cannot be reversed, physiotherapy is highly effective in managing the symptoms. We provide targeted strengthening exercises, manual therapy, and bespoke advice to reduce stiffness, improve your joint support, and help you maintain an active lifestyle.

The best exercises depend entirely on the underlying cause of your pain. Generally, gentle mobility movements and progressive strengthening of the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes are highly beneficial. However, it is vital to have a physiotherapist prescribe a personalised, evidence-led programme to ensure you do not aggravate your symptoms.