Ice or heat knee

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   Our user asked: "I currently have a case of Chondromalacia Patella in both knees. The pain is not bad when I walk,only when I bend my knees for long periods of time. Currently I am doing several flexibility exercises every day and strength exercises about 4 days a week(as prescribed by my Physical Therapist). I have been doing the exercises for a month. I do feel some tenderness, but not really a sharp pain(maybe a 4, on a scale of 1-10), and the pain is mainly felt just below the Patella on the lateral side of the joint. My question is: After I do my strength exercises should I use ice or heat, and where should I apply around my knees? Thank You."

Ask a PT Response: "For my patients with this condition, if I were to do modalities, I would typically utilize heat prior to exercise to warm up the tissue and promote tissue pliability followed by ice after exercise to decrease tissue irritability or any inflammation. The ice pack is usually placed on top and around the knee. I hope this helps."

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
Ask a PT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: Jul 07 2008 Status: Offline Points: 954	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ask a PT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Ice or heat knee Posted: Nov 18 2011 at 1:19pm
	Our user asked: "I currently have a case of Chondromalacia Patella in both knees. The pain is not bad when I walk,only when I bend my knees for long periods of time. Currently I am doing several flexibility exercises every day and strength exercises about 4 days a week(as prescribed by my Physical Therapist). I have been doing the exercises for a month. I do feel some tenderness, but not really a sharp pain(maybe a 4, on a scale of 1-10), and the pain is mainly felt just below the Patella on the lateral side of the joint. My question is: After I do my strength exercises should I use ice or heat, and where should I apply around my knees? Thank You." Ask a PT Response: "For my patients with this condition, if I were to do modalities, I would typically utilize heat prior to exercise to warm up the tissue and promote tissue pliability followed by ice after exercise to decrease tissue irritability or any inflammation. The ice pack is usually placed on top and around the knee. I hope this helps."

Sponsored Links

			Advertisement
	CyberPT Home Page