If you are interested in how physical therapy for your knee may help you improve the comfort and quality of your everyday life, experts at Twin Boro Physical Therapy can help guide you through every step of the process. As the largest private physical therapy network in the state of New Jersey, we at Twin Boro Physical Therapy are dedicated to providing high quality, accessible care for all. If you live or work in Piscataway and are ready to get started, visit our South Plainfield location to get started today.
When you work with professionals at Twin Boro Physical Therapy, you are working with expert physical therapists, hand therapists, and occupational therapists who are dedicated to the success of their patients. Our highly skilled professionals continually learn the latest scientific methods and evidence-based treatments to ensure patients are achieving the best results in minimal time.
When patients join Twin Boro, they are paired one-on-one with a physical therapist. This one-on-one pairing allows for real-time adjustments to be made during therapy, along with incorporation of hands-on techniques such as manual strengthening exercises and joint manipulation. In addition to this, one-on-one pairings allow for a deeper relationship to form between the therapist and patients to encourage patients to feel comfortable giving feedback sharing concerns and asking questions.
Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain
While physical therapy is the most effective path to truly targeting the root of the injury and alleviating symptoms, simple strengthening exercises can be performed at home to alleviate or cure knee pain.
For each exercise, we recommend 3-4 sets with 5-10 repetitions each.
Squats
Perhaps one of the most standard exercises, squats are a great way to strengthen your quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. If you experience instability while performing this exercise, you can sit in a chair or hold onto a wall while performing this exercise.
Form wise, try not to let your knees extend over your toes, keep your back straight, and keep your feet shoulder-width apart. To begin, you can start with small squats and gradually bend the knees further until you are reaching a 90-degree angle between your lower and upper legs.
Lunges
Another great standard exercise, lunges help to strengthen the thighs, hips, and improve balance. To perform this exercise, start with the feet hip-width apart and take a large step forward. Slowly lower the hips and bend both knees, keeping the front knee from going over the toe. Lower the back knee towards the floor as much as you are comfortable and then straighten the legs once more, pushing the front foot to return to meet the back foot.
Sit to Stand
This is a great way to build a functional movement. Stand in front of a chair and slowly band the knees to lower down. If needed, you can hold onto a banister or wall to increase stability. Once you are seated, root through the feet to return to standing. To make the exercise more difficult, lower the seat. To make it easier, use a higher seat.
Ready to Begin?
Let’s get started! To begin your journey to look, move, and feel your best, residents of Piscataway looking for knee physical therapy should contact Twin Boro Physical Therapy in South Plainfield to get started today. We can be reached by visiting our website or calling us at 732.532.0095.
