​The knee is an amazing hinge joint that is far more complicated than what you would initially think. The knee is made up of three compartments with cartilage and menisci providing support and is reliant on passive stability from the ligaments and active stability from the musculature of the knee itself, and the hip, foot and ankle. 

Due to its unique design, the knee is particularly vulnerable to sports and activities requiring twisting, pivoting, and cutting movements. 

The patella (knee cap) also experiences high levels of force during numerous daily activities (7 times your bodyweight travels through the patello-femoral joint when squatting). Fortunately, various knee injuries have proven to be very responsive to physiotherapy and other exercise based interventions. 

Our approach to managing knee injuries at Top Performance Physio Chatswood is holistic, as we endeavor to address the knee itself, as well as the biomechanical contributing factors that could be further compounding the condition. We then aid in transitioning you back to your chosen activity or sport.