Mrs. Usha,
60-year-old, housewife, sought treatment at Cura physiotherapy clinic due to
persistent pain in her right knee which included immense pain at night,
difficulty in walking and stair climbing.
Prior to
visiting the clinic, she had experienced a series of mis-diagnosis from several
doctors. However, she was recommended initiating physiotherapy as a potential
solution for her condition by one of the doctors.
Mrs.Usha on
her friend’s recommendation approached us. She underwent a thorough assessment
leading to an accurate diagnosis of her knee pain. During the assessment we
realized she had tenderness, swelling, immense pain and was confirmed with
diagnosis of right-side meniscus tear. With the correct understanding of her condition,
a personalized treatment plan was devised to address the underlying issues causing
her discomfort.
Initially
electrotherapy was started for a week, which consisted of IFT & Ultrasonic
therapy for reduction of inflammation at the right knee joint. She was advised
to continue with ice packs. With electrotherapy and ice packs, her inflammation
subsided. As well as the night pain gradually disappeared and pain at rest for
almost negligible.
She then had
pain only on walking and stair climbing. Basic activation exercises for knee
muscles were initiated, stretches were started along with electrotherapy
sessions. Wireless electrical stimulation was given along with exercises to
accelerate the recovery rate.
Eventually,
in next 5 days, pain on walking subsided and we progressed on strengthening
exercises with band. She continued them for 2 weeks and with these exercises
she was able to walk around freely and without any pain.
We also did
plan a Matrix Rhythm Therapy session for her to eliminate the tightness and
increase the flexibility and mobility of the knee joint to avoid any future
recurrence of the symptoms.
As the knee
pain was reduced with walking, we progressed on adding up with weight bearing
exercises which did help her for stair climbing along with mobilization for the
knee. Exercises were progressed under supervision. Balance and proprioception
training was included in the rehab as well.
Following a
diligent adherence to the prescribed program, Mrs.Usha began to experience
significant relief from her knee pain. The combination of goal specific
treatment planning and her commitment to recommended exercises proved to be an
instrumental in her recovery emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis
and personalized treatment!
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