Knee Pain Facts
- Knee pain is a common problem with many causes, from acute injuries to a chronic degeneration of tissues over time.
- Knee pain can be localised to a specific area of the knee or be diffuse throughout the knee.
- Knee pain is often accompanied by decreased physical activity, which in turn can lead to a weakening of the muscles that move and stabilise the knee.
- A thorough physical examination, by an appropriate healthcare professional, will usually establish the cause of the knee pain.
- The treatment of knee pain depends on the underlying cause and may involve one or or a combination of support, exercise, anti-inflammatory treatments, rest and surgery.
- Knee pain can sometimes resolve completely and sometimes requires ongoing management.
