Plica Syndrome Knoxville TN

Plica Syndrome

Plica syndrome usually comes with onset anterior knee pain. Like the appendix, it can be a source of pain, but seems to lack a significant important function other than compartmentalizing the knee during growth stages. Our innovative care strategies at Tennessee Sports Medicine will help you find quick relief.

What are the causes?

Your plica tissue can be torn as a result of any activity in which you forcefully twist or rotate your knee. Kneeling, deep squatting, and even bad form during lifting has been known to lead to a torn meniscus. Degenerative changes in older adults have also been known to lead into a torn meniscus. On the other side of the age spectrum, children are also at risk of developing plica syndrome, this is because kids play organized sports at such an early age, the same happens for active teenagers.

What does treatment look like?

Plica syndrome is typically treated with noninvasive measures first. Physical therapy can help healing happen faster by strengthening the muscles around your knee in order to support and stabilize the knee joint. You may also be advised to wear arch supports or other types of shoe inserts to help distribute pressure on your knee better. If none of these measures help in relieving your pain, surgery may be required. It is very much possible to repair a torn meniscus, especially the younger the patient. Regaining original mobility will take some time, and it is vital to do daily exercises that will help increase knee strength and stability.

Prevention for Pilca Syndrome

Always be sure to warm up before engaging in any sort of physical activity. Preventative exercises can also be very helpful, making sure to keep each muscle group stretched and exercised. Always wear the right type of shoes, and never increase the intensity of any activity by more than 10% a week. If during an activity you feel pain or tightness in your knee. Do not try to play through the pain. Our highly trained physical therapist at Tennessee Sports Medicine will create a therapy treatment plan that is best for you.

Get started at Tennessee Sports Medicine Group today!

If you are suffering from an Pilca Syndrome, contact Tennessee Sports Medicine Group today to schedule your initial appointment. We will get you started on your path toward recovery and long-lasting relief!