GUIDE ON KNEE BURSITIS AND THE ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN IT
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Knee Bursitis Have you ever experienced pain or inflammation in your knees? Chronic pain in the knees could point towards a condition known as Bursitis. The inflammation is caused when pressure increases on the fluid-filled sacs that are present in the knees - referred to as bursae.
Types Of Knee Bursitis And Its Causes Different types of knee bursitis are: Superficial Infrapatellar Bursitis Prepatellar Bursitis Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis Infrapatellar Bursitis Suprapatellar Bursitis Multiple factors can contribute to the development of bursitis within the knee. These factors are dependent on how the body reacts to injury
As the fluid inside the bursae builds up, you may notice swelling around your knees. The swollen area may
Symptoms Of Knee Bursitis
not hurt when the knees are in a resting position, but the pain will increase when you walk, stand, or make any movement. You might even feel a sharp pain in the soft tissues surrounding the knee. The area around the knees may also become red and warm.
Techniques To Reduce Knee Bursitis :
Repetitive application of heat will help release stiffness in the muscles; whereas, the application of ice packs will help reduce swelling. Once the hot-cold therapy has been applied, the physiotherapist may suggest some simple exercises.
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