Knee Injury

Fractures (femur, tibia or patella) and dislocations (patella)

Usually caused by a direct blow or violent twisting/turning force.

Treatment:

  • If you suspect a fracture or dislocation you should get medical help straight away

Cartilage (meniscal) tears

Often caused by twisting and turning movements.

Treatment:

  • Rest your knee and try to move it as little as possible
  • Apply an ice pack at regular intervals
  • Support the injured area with an Elastoplast Crepe ot Tubular Bandage and further applications of cold treatment using an Elastoplast Sport Cold Pack
  • Elevate and support the knee, this will help to reduce swelling
  • If symptoms don't ease after 48 hours talk to your GP or a registered physio

Sprains (Ligament damage to medical/lateral collateral, and anterior/posterior cruciate)

Sprains are often caused by twisting, turning or shearing movements, making movement at the knee painful and unstable.

Treatment:

  • Rest the injured area and try to move as little as possible
  • Use an Elastoplast Sport Cold pack at regular intervals
  • Support the injured area with either an Elastoplast Crepe or Tubular Bandage Avoid unnecessary activity and rest with your leg up as much as possible
  • If symptoms aren't relieved after 24-48 hours talk to your GP or a qualified physio

Anterior Knee pain (Jumpers Knee)

Can be due to many causes, but is often associated with a growth spurt, repetitive movements or unusual limb alignment, with symptoms often appearing gradually.

Treatment:

  • Rest your knee and try to move it as little as possible
  • Apply an ice pack at regular intervals
  • Elevate and support the knee, this will help reduce the swelling. Support the injured area with either an Elastoplast Crepe or Tubular Bandage Avoid unnecessary activity and rest with your leg up as much as possible
  • Get advice from your GP or a qualified physio

Ilio-Tibial Band (ITB) Syndrome (Runners Knee)

Usually caused by repetitive movement, causing irritation at the outside of the knee.

Treatment:

  • Rest your knee and try to move it as little as possible.
  • Apply an Elastoplast Sport Cold pack at regular intervals.
  • Elevate and support the knee, this will help reduce the swelling. Support the injured area with either an Elastoplast Crepe or Tubular Bandage Avoid unnecessary activity and rest with your leg up as much as possible
  • Get advice from your GP or a qualified physio