Short answer: The most common causes of knee pain are weak hip and thigh muscles, kneecap alignment problems, meniscus and cartilage wear. Without locking, marked swelling or trauma, a physiotherapy assessment is a good starting point; most knee pain is managed with a strengthening programme, without surgery.
What the symptom tells you
- Front-knee pain going downstairs → kneecap loading
- Locking or catching → possibly meniscus
- Morning stiffness easing with movement → cartilage wear
- Sudden swelling and giving way → ligament injury; see a doctor
What physiotherapy involves
- Strength and flexibility tests of hip, thigh and calf
- Targeted strengthening and balance work
- Manual therapy and load management (running, stairs)
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
Weight and the knee
Every extra kilo loads the knee three to four times when walking; a dietitian joins when needed.
Knee physiotherapy in Beylikdüzü
See knee pain or request an appointment.
