Knee pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint and may develop as a result of injury,
overuse, or changes in movement patterns within the lower limb. The knee joint plays a central
role in weight transfer during walking, running, and other physical activities
Pain may arise from structures within the knee itself or from mechanical factors affecting how
the lower limb functions during movement.
People experiencing knee pain may notice:
Knee pain may occur for several reasons. Common causes include
At Absolute Footcare, lower limb pain including knee discomfort may be assessed through a
gait and biomechanical assessment.
This allows us to evaluate how the foot, ankle, and lower limb move during walking and whether
mechanical factors may be contributing to stress on the knee joint.
We use a Footscan pressure plate system to analyse how pressure is distributed across the foot
during walking and how this may influence movement through the lower limb.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause identified during your assessment.
Possible treatments may include:
f you are experiencing persistent knee pain, the best first step is to arrange a gait and
biomechanical assessment.