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My daughter is a gymnast - after doing a back handspring she grabbed her knee. It does hurt when bent only when she straightens it and even when it s just sitting straight. It hurts to touch it almost in a diagonal from the top outside directly on the knee and on the bottom inside
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. . The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain. Treatment guidelines for a muscle strain or pull is as follows - * Adequate rest for a few days * Ice packing over the affected area once in 2 hours * Once the acute pain subsides, Moist heat application over the affected muscles * Gradual & gentle stretching exercises * analgesic & muscle relaxants as needed
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Knee Pain
Hello, Thanks for your query. . The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain. Treatment guidelines for a muscle strain or pull is as follows - * Adequate rest for a few days * Ice packing over the affected area once in 2 hours * Once the acute pain subsides, Moist heat application over the affected muscles * Gradual & gentle stretching exercises * analgesic & muscle relaxants as needed I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care