If you are an active athlete or simply enjoy regular workouts, knee pain can quickly derail your routine. Two of the most common sports-related overuse injuries treated by the specialists at New York Pain Medicine are Runner’s Knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) and Jumper’s Knee (patellar tendonitis). While both cause significant discomfort, they require specific evaluations and targeted treatments from a physiatrist.
What is Causing the Pain?
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Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome): This condition typically presents as an aching pain around or under the kneecap, caused by repetitive friction from running, cycling, or squatting.
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Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendonitis): This involves inflammation or micro-tears in the tendon connecting your kneecap to your shinbone, usually triggered by the forceful impact of jumping and landing.
How New York Pain Medicine Doctors Can Help
At New York Pain Medicine, Dr. Douglas Allen and our team of experts aim to help patients prevent injury, avoid surgery, improve performance, and get back on the playing field as soon as possible. We treat musculoskeletal conditions from beginning to end, starting with the immediate aftermath of an injury through to long-term rehabilitation.
When you visit our Midtown East clinic, our doctors provide:
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Expert Diagnosis and Immediate Pain Management: Dr. Allen helps patients manage pain and inflammation right after the injury occurs, providing crucial medical support to stabilize the knee.
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Sports-Specific Treatment Plans: Because every sport utilizes different biomechanics, muscles, and movements, the experts at New York Pain Medicine tailor treatments specifically to the way you play. This specialized approach addresses the nuanced demands of your activity so you can re-enter the game with a lower risk of re-injury.
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Progressive Interventional Treatments: To initiate a speedy recovery, Dr. Allen utilizes advanced therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, steroid injections, and nerve blocks.
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Biomechanical Correction: Our doctors address the root cause of overuse injuries by offering gait analysis and custom orthotics to correct physical imbalances, as well as athletic taping to support the joint during movement.
If knee pain is keeping you sidelined, do not wait for the injury to worsen. Contact NY Pain Medicine today online or over the phone at (212) 245-7900 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Allen and rehabilitation specialist.