KEYSTONE CHIROPRACTIC KNEE CLINIC
by Dr. Harry Panagopoulos DC
1550 Northwest Hwy. Suite 410
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Call or Text for an appointment (224) 409-4082
NO SURGERY NO INJECTIONS NO DRUGS
"Keystone Chiropractic Knee Clinic implements a treatment program combining chiropractic care, acupuncture, shockwave treatments, herbal supplementation and knee decompression for amazing results in knee joint pain relief."
How We Diagnose Knee Pain
Specialists in Knee Pain
When diagnosing your knee pain, the physician will perform a comprehensive physical exam. The exam will test the knee for any possible swelling, popping, pain, tenderness, or warmth. The exam will also check the patient's range of motion to see how far the knee joint can move and at what point pain is reproduced. The physician may also use specific orthopedic testing on the joint to help further evaluate the structures within the knee.
The physician may request to see previously taken images of the knee such as x-rays, CT scans or MRI to further help with his diagnosis and approach to treating your specific type of knee pain. The physician will also take into account the patient's personal medical history along with the results of the physical exam to determine how best to approach your case.
Once the physician has gathered all necessary information he will diagnose your condition and design an individualized treatment plan . In most cases, treatment begins in our clinic on the very first day.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Patient History
Physical Exam
Neuro Exam
Orthopedic Testing
INITIAL (HANDS-ON) TREATMENTS
Manipulation
Trigger Point Therapy
Muscle Scraping
Acupuncture
Therapeutic Modalities
Shockwave Therapy
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Knee Decompression
Reducing Pain
Increasing Range of Motion
Breakdown of Adhesions
Increasing Knee Joint Space
Some Common Conditions We Diagnose and Treat
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Knee Sprains
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Knee sprains can occur from activities that cause overstretching or twisting of the collateral ligaments that provide structural support to the knee joint. With a knee sprain the knee ligaments experience forces beyond their normal range of motion causing them to partially tear. Knee sprains can be treated with gentle traction on our knee decompression equipment.
Knee Tendonitis
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Knee tendonitis, also called "jumper’s knee", is an injury found to occur within the tendon connecting the quadriceps musculature to the anterior lower leg passing over the kneecap. This condition is commonly seen in young athletes and sports that require persistent jumping.
Our treatment for jumper's knee besides rest focuses on "softening" the tendon with knee decompression and trigger point therapy.
Knee Bursitis
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Knee bursitis occurs when the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac in the knee, swells outward causing localized knee pain. The bursae are often a continuation of the joint capsule itself and function as a gliding surface for mainly tendons, and muscles.
Our knee decompression "milking" function helps with the resorption of the fluid from the bursa back into the joint capsule.
Knee Decompression
Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis, is the result of osteophyte formation (bone projections formed on the joint margins) and gradual breakdown of cartilage within the knee joint. Cartilage although a tough, and flexible connective tissue can breakdown when the joint is in a constant stage of chronic inflammation. Osteoarthritis is commonly found in the knees because the knees are a common site for injuries in both the young and old.
Again our treatments focus in flushing out the stagnant fluid within the knee joint thru knee decompression. This therapy provides relief and replenishes the joint with nutrient rich fluid (synovial fluid) leading to a decrease in pain and inlammation.
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