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Knee joint pain
I have knee joint from many years. It's more while climbing stairs, when I move after sitting for a while and while bending. I used to to gym and walk. After getting pregnant I stopped all physical activities. Now I have a 3 month old baby. The knee joint pain is still there. I'm 31 yr old height 5 2 and weight 66 kgs after delivery. Prior pregnancy weight was 58 kgs. What shall I do for relief from this pain
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Please consult physiotherapist and avoid squad ,climbing stairs and take proper rest
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for testing- serum calcium and vitamin B12
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avoid cross leg sitting and prolong standing
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It may be possible chondromalacia patella.Your delivery would have added flavour to your problem by increasing the hormone relaxin levels.
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Try for basic knee strengthening exercises,if exercises worsen your pain go for other physiotherapy treatment chiice
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Avoid climbing stairs and squatting.
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Hams stretching.
Hot Fomentation.
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Please avoid staircase for few months, If you have swelling , you can apply hot pack nearby swelling 10 minutes morning and evening for few days or till swelling goes off.
After relief of pain you can do quadriceps strengthening exercises or extensor muscles strengthening exercises and morning walk with rest.
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Please contact nearby physiotherapist
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Please avoid staircase, sitting at ground or squating. Try to avoid long continuous walk . Try to avoid prolong standing in kitchen. In the situation of getting down on floor or getting up , use half kneeling to standing Functional movement .
Please try to reduce weight.
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Its very necessary or First priority to consult a Physiotherapist. For your problem and get rid of your knee problem early
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Also consult for new therapy like PEMF therapy for knee pain.
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stop climbing stairs.
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Your knee joint is stiff ,it can be unlocked with manual therapy, to give permanent pain relief.
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U need to consult to the physiotherapist for knee pain n to reduce weight. Avoid stair climbing or use knee support. Avoid complete bending of knees like squatting etc.
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In my opinion Just try it once do free Cycling means without nay resistance and it should be slowly
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Second main point is before and after the cycling apply the icepack
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Change ur footwear go for Crocs or select according to ur comfort
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You should consult a physiotherapist near by you.
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The therapist will do some electrotherapy for pain relief and exercise to gain strength in muscles. Follow the exercises carefully and genuinely. You should work on your weight management also.
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Avoid sitting in Indian toilets, avoid any posture for long periods of time.
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Physiotherapy treatment will help you
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Firstly get an X ray done of both knees.Secondly consult a physical therapist. Some exercises of the quadriceps is to be done.and use of some electrical modalities is req .
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Regular use of Knee cap with patellar hole, and regular exercise is required.
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During walking use of knee cap,stop doing activities which provides stress on the knee joint like squatting or sitting cross legged, carrying heavy weights, sitting on low height chair.
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Dr. TR.Kabilan (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Theni
You need to consult a Physiotherapist for detailed physical evaluation. If already done, share your previous treatment details.
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You need to consult a Physiotherapist for detailed physical evaluation.
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Work on your hip muscle strength
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Dr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Noida
Consult with a physiotherapist who have orthopaedic experience for proper assessment and treatment.
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Dr. Gaurav Bedi (PT)
Geriatric Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hi, try to follow with some icing on painful joint and then do some quadriceps strengthening followed by walk for 45 minutes. U can take break in between after every 15 minutes. Do this for a week or two and then consult a therapist to follow with some further treatment.
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Dr. sepur sudha rani (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Counsut your physiotherapist
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use orthi pedic sleepers, and use knee caps
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Ms. Smita Wagh (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Pune
you need to take physiotherapy sessions mam for permanent relief
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