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Swelling and pain at one leg knee joint
Swelling and pain at one leg knee joint and surrounding areas from past two weeks. No fever. Constipation issues now and then. Uric acid normal. Blood sugar fasting 160 ,p.p 237. Unable to walk properly. Require support while walking/ climbing stairs. Pain extends to upper thigh and hip area. Reduced physical activity due to lockdown.
5-6 kg Weight gain in past one month.
Please suggest some light exercises and food suggestions if possible.
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Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Quadriceps exercise
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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It could be arthriths.. If u can, contact me through online consultation and i could prescribe u some exercises.
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apply mild hot pack fr pain relief
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Try to reduce swelling by applying ice pack for 10min over painful area
And then start with mild strengthening exercises for knee
Such as towel pressing and straight leg raise
Minimum 10 reps
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consult a near by physiotherapist
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don't bend your knee more than 90 degree I any position
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According age it's due to arthritis.
Apply ice pack and towel roll press exercise under knee
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Pain can be because of many reasons - may be because of weight gain or arthritic changes or any injury. Get a complete assessment and examination done for knee.
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contact by finding details on healthyuindia.com or consult by practo online
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Hello,
The pain could be because of inactivity and also weight gain. Please use an ice pack for about 10 minutes 2-3 times a day on the area of swelling. If you feel a floating kind of movement in the knee joint, please consult an orthopaedic.
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1. Please do not stand for long time
2. You can do Quadriceps strengthening exercise and also ankle toe movements
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If you feel a floating kind of movement in the knee joint, please consult an orthopaedic.
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Hi uncle.
No need to worry. It may be increase due to less exercise or may be over wt. Pain is radiating to hip due to changing of gait pattern. If necessary I would like to advice:-
X-ray Lt KNEE-AP & Lat view.
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U should follow :-
1.Do ankle/foot/toe exercises.
2.Apply moist heating (twice a day) for at least 1 week.
3.Also do isometric knee exercise for adductor and quadriceps muscle.
4.Do SLR EXERCISES IN SUPINE LINE.
5.Stop exercises when pain increased.
6.use open patella knee cap.
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1.No need to worry.
2.Do exercises simple, gentle.
3.Do exercises within the limit of pain.
4.Stop exercises when pain increased.
5.U can also consult me online.
6.Stay safe, stay home.
6.keep smiling.
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Yes exercise options are limited. Limit the dairy products for next three days. Follow the link for exercise video. Do whatever is possible and walk at least for 15 minutes every day inside your home
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Follow the instructions properly for all the exercises you can do.
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Hello sir
Apply a ice pack as swelling is present
Elevate the leg keep it on a pillow
Do ankle pumps n toe movt n quadriceps exercises
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Sir this is knee joint issue .in your age this is common . according to my advice to you that use hot compression around the knee joint
Do static quadrishape excrise for 5 Repetition each for two times a day and sustained knee extension excrise as per your possible. Sit up and down as per your possible
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avoid prolonged standing
avoid cross leg settings
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use commode chair for toilet
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Your pain could be due to arthritic knee. Your age and weight gain could be the contributing factors.
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You should give hot water fomentation around the knee joint for 10-15 minutes twice a day.
You can apply volini gel or spray. But ensure that you are not allergic and you have good sensation around the knee to avoid burns.
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For further evaluation and treatment, you need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist on a video call.
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Hello sir.. u nicely explained much of your history part..
For your knee pain and swelling you will require some medicines first, then please consult us online through practo consult, we'll definitely tell you exercises and diet part also
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u can do icing surrounding knees
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don't fold your legs from knees
avoid long standing
avoid stairs
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Mr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
Due to lockdown ur weight gain is much in this age as you are already 60 try to control ur diet with light food and proper activity of atleast walking is a must but due to this problem I may think u have a back ache . . Since u have a pain it is not advisable to do exercises but proper rest is a must while sleeping use a pillow at the back of knee and while sitting use a pillow at the back and u need a foot rest . Gently move the foot up and down and press ur knee using a soft cushion at the back of knee for few second and relax gently move ur leg up and down all these exercises in sleeping position. If the pain aggravate kindly stop doing. It and apply a hot fermentation pack at the painful area followed by a pain relieving gel if you have any . For the diet pattern u should stick to ur meal on time and have like wheat bread n the morng and little millet rice in the afternoon and atleast two phulka n the night kindly have some coffee as per ur wish in the middle of the meal times . Take care stay safe if ur sugar get increased don’t panic have the habit of having fenugreek powder early morning in empty stomach due to lockdown u have to maintain urself .
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Mr. Nitin Kumar Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Considering your age profile, your blood glucose index,your normal Uric acid level . I would recommend you to use a ice pack for your knee joint along with a progressive graded knee musculature strengthening protocol
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You should consult a physiotherapist on the Practo app for formulating a guided exercise routine for knee musculature
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Mr. L Kiran Kumar (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi Sir your complains and history are in favour of muscles surrounding knee got strained because of sudden weight gain and stair walk aggravating it. We should rule out Osteoarthritis of Knee by X-ray.
As per your medical history You are on Pain and Muscle relaxant. May require Anti Inflammatory if pain doesn’t subside.
Do Knee Isometric Exercises
1. Pressing a towel roll Under Your Knee for 10 Seconds and release repeat 10 times. Increase in progression
2. Ankle toe movements in elevated foot end with pillows
3. Straight leg raises alternate limbs holding for 6-10 seconds
4. Hot water Fomentation
5. Knee Cap/ Support while walking
6 Volini / Omni gel gentle application over painful site
7. Avoid sitting on floor & use western commode
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X-ray Knee AP & Lateral View to rule out Level of OA
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If pain aggravates stop doing exercise and consult Physiotherapist or Orthopaedician
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