Knee pain | Fysio & Sport Maastricht

Treatable knee pain

Every day at Fysio & Sport, we treat dozens of patients with knee problems or a knee injury. The most common knee complaints or knee injuries are overuse injuries to tendons or connective tissue membranes or problems with the cartilage, meniscus or cruciate ligaments. For example, you may have pain with movement or just static strain. The knee may be painful, thick or very stiff. The symptoms have arisen suddenly with a wrong movement or a fall or dormant with no apparent cause.

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"I met Tristan two years ago. I immediately had a very good feeling during my first treatment. Tristan is knowledgeable, supportive, and above all very good at his work. His passion and love for his profession do a client only good. You learn a lot during a treatment which is nice to apply in your own daily routine. Tristan listens and acts. Through his empathetic ability, he knows better than anyone what you need. All in all, a real top performer! I don't want anyone else anymore."
Roxanne Perko
"Tristan's treatments were very effective. Within a few treatments, I was free from my complaints while I had been dealing with them for a longer period of time. He gives very good explanations for what he does and why he does it. Tristan is a physiotherapist who looks beyond the problem and looks at possible causes. This method has helped me a lot, I am very satisfied with it. I would recommend this physiotherapist to anyone!"
Eva Veldhorst
"Just had a treatment with Tristan. I have made significant progress in my recovery. I was well helped and no longer have any pain in my calf. In addition to helping you with your treatment, Tristan also listens well to your complaints and wants to sincerely help you with your complaints and other things. Tristan is a pleasant person and the treatments he gives are excellent!"
Ken Deckers
"Treated twice by Tristan and both times have been excellent. He clearly explains what he does and why. In addition, he offers effective exercises to speed up recovery at home."
Tamar Luneburg
"Extremely professionally helped by Tristan! The focus at Fysio & Sport Maastricht is on recovery and strengthening so that the injury does not come back in the long term. All aspects of an injury, both mental and physical, are taken into account in order to get a clear overall picture and to strike precisely where improvement is needed."
Jelte Dirks
"Tristan has a lot of knowledge about his profession. For each action, he explains well what he is going to do. He looks for the real place of the problem and continues with treatments until it is fully recovered. So it's top!"
Marie van Beek
"Super nice physiotherapist, very professional and friendly. I was really well helped with my back problems. Recommended!"
Bernice d’Anjou
"Tristan is the perfect personal trainer to help you with your personal sports goals thanks to his enormous amount of knowledge and enthusiasm. His experience as a physiotherapist also ensures a trajectory in which account is taken of the unique characteristics and mobility of your body. His accessibility and involvement ensure that I can always contact him with any questions! With his sport-specific training program, he also prepares my body in detail for triathlons."
Coen von Berg
"Not only the complaints are looked at, but also attention is paid to the cause of this. A lot of professional knowledge and during the treatment there is an explanation of what is being done. I am glad that I went to this physiotherapist!"
Angela Curfs
"Fysio & Sport Maastricht is definitely recommended: professional treatments, solution-oriented approach, relaxed atmosphere, pleasant communication and there is collaboration with the client."
Ryanda Soomers
"Super helped in recovering from my running injury. Fine guidance and new running techniques learned to continue pain-free!"
Louke Borgers

The knee is a complex joint with many structures where complaints can develop. The knee complaint or knee injury can develop from overuse or from an acute moment such as an accident, a fall or a wrong (sports) movement.

Overuse often occurs because the function of the chain in which the knee lies is not proper or modified. This can mean, for example, that the knee is overloaded because the back, hip or ankle is not moving properly. Also, for example, the leg muscles may not provide enough stability. In acute moments of origin, we often see that the knee ligaments, cruciate ligaments or meniscus become irritated or even damaged.

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Meet Jane, a 45-year-old runner who has been struggling with knee pain for months. She's an active person who loves to run, hike and play with her kids, but lately, her knee pain has been holding her back. Despite trying various remedies, Jane's knee pain has only gotten worse, affecting her ability to run and even walk comfortably. She's tried icing and resting her knee, but nothing seems to be working. She's feeling frustrated and hopeless.

Jane's knee pain started as a minor discomfort, but over time it has become a major issue. She's been experiencing pain and stiffness in her knee, especially when running or going up and down stairs. She's also noticed that her knee swells up after physical activity, and she has difficulty with activities that involve kneeling.

Jane has tried various remedies to alleviate her knee pain, such as icing her knee after exercise and taking over-the-counter pain medication. She's also tried resting her knee as much as possible, but the pain always comes back as soon as she starts being active again. She's even considered giving up running, which is something she loves, but she doesn't want to let her knee pain control her life.

Our physical therapy services can help Jane regain her mobility and reduce her knee pain. Our team of expert physiotherapists will work with Jane to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses the underlying causes of her knee pain. We will begin by conducting a thorough assessment of her knee, including range of motion, strength, and gait analysis. This will allow us to identify any imbalances or dysfunctions that may be contributing to her knee pain.

Based on the assessment, we will develop a treatment plan that may include a combination of exercises, stretching, and manual therapy. Our physiotherapists will work with Jane to improve her knee strength and flexibility, which can help reduce her pain and improve her overall function. We may also use techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and dry needling to release tension in the muscles and fascia surrounding the knee.

In addition to these specific techniques, we will also educate Jane about proper knee care, including how to warm up and cool down properly, how to modify her activities to reduce stress on her knee, and how to properly stretch and strengthen her knee. By providing her with the tools and knowledge she needs to take care of her knee, we can help her prevent her knee pain from coming back.

Treatable knee pain

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