Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Sore knee..where to go?

  • 18-07-2010 12:24pm
    #1
    fungirl1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 158 ✭✭


    Guys have had sore knees for a week or so on and off. Need to get it checked out but where should I go? Doctor / Physio/ Physical Therapist? Cant afford to have to visit all 3!! Also looking for recommendations in D9, D3 IFSC area or nearby?
    Thanks in advance!!


Comments

  • #2
    neonman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 584 ✭✭✭neonman


    fungirl1 wrote: »
    Guys have had sore knees for a week or so on and off. Need to get it checked out but where should I go? Doctor / Physio/ Physical Therapist? Cant afford to have to visit all 3!! Also looking for recommendations in D9, D3 IFSC area or nearby?
    Thanks in advance!!

    I went to www.sportsmedireland.ie. Highly recommend them.

    They are based in the city center. The physio that treated my knee injury was Garrett he is a runner himself and knows his stuff.


  • #3
    Goreygal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭Goreygal


    Hi

    I recommend a physiotherapist as they are better qualified than a GP to assess you musculoskeletally. They will also take into account that you are a runner and will do a full bio-mechanical assessment to identify the trigger (which may not actually be in your knee). In the interim use regular anti-inflammatory medication from the local chemist to prevent any worsening of the situation and altered gait aggravating the trigger.

    http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis_information/arthritis_types__symptoms/knee_pain.aspx might be of interest

    Gg
    medically qualified


  • #4
    misty floyd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭misty floyd


    neonman wrote: »
    I went to www.sportsmedireland.ie. Highly recommend them.

    +1
    I've been going there over the last couple of weeks. Very good and I've seen a couple of the experienced runners on here recommend them too. Hope it clears up soon, good luck.


  • #5
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    I'd vote for seeing a physio as well rather than a GP and have used SportsMedIreland a couple of times myself for different injuries.


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    robinph wrote: »
    I'd vote for seeing a physio as well rather than a GP and have used SportsMedIreland a couple of times myself for different injuries.

    do you know what they charge for a consultation?


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Goreygal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭Goreygal


    physio's normally charge between €40-70 per hour long session depending ... average seems to be about €50.


  • #8
    Goreygal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭Goreygal


    Also not all physio's are the same so if not going to the Sports place recommended by other board members I suggest you ask the physio about their background in treating sports injuries, have they done any extra courses in sports injuries etc before committing to treatment. And if after a few sessions you are not seeing any progress ask them; a decent physio should be happy to explain why they are doing the particular treatment used on you (ultrasound, manipulation, myofascial therapy) and be able to describe what you should experience as healing progresses.


Advertisement