Our Musculoskeletal Podiatrists are specialists in assessing the knee joint and diagnosing conditions affecting the knee. Our Musculoskeletal Consultation with Gait Analysis will identify not only the cause of your knee pain but all the biomechanical factors that might influence your rehabilitation so that our specialists can tailor a plan to optimise your return to activity.

Common knee problems affecting adults include:

• Patellar tendonitis, also known as jumper’s knee, which is characterized by soreness and stiffness at the front of the knee.
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome and Chondromalacia Patella, collectively referred to as Runner’s Knee, where individuals often experience tenderness or pain behind or on the sides of the kneecap.
• Meniscus tears or cartilage damage typically cause sharp pain around the knee joint line, often with minimal swelling. Those affected may also experience a catching sensation when bending the knee.
• Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when the joint space narrows and the cartilage wears down. This condition is more prevalent in older adults but can be accelerated by untreated Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia Patella.
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries are common among football players and skiers due to the high-speed twisting and turning movements that stress the knee joint.

Knee problems that affect children include:

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease, a condition that causes pain and swelling just below the knee, commonly affecting adolescents who participate in sports. In rare instances, knee pain and swelling may be symptoms of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.