Knee Pain
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Knee pain is a very common discomfort that can affect one or both joints and limit everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or exercising. Its intensity and duration vary depending on the cause.
Common causes: Overload, sports injuries, joint wear, problems with the ligaments or menisci, and repetitive postures or movements.
When to seek care? If the pain persists, is accompanied by swelling, instability, or significantly limits movement.
Which specialist treats it? The physical therapist and professionals in sports medicine and in physical medicine and rehabilitation can evaluate the cause and guide functional recovery. Addressing the discomfort in time with a professional helps protect mobility over the long term.
Data on 96 doctors who treat knee pain
Which specialist treats knee pain?
Knee pain is treated by a physical therapist, who evaluates the cause of the pain and designs an exercise plan to strengthen and relieve the joint. You can book an appointment with this specialist if the pain persists or limits your mobility.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in knee pain
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Montufar Martinez
Dr. Maripaz Domínguez Durán
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Alma Stephania Merino Guillen
Dr. Valeria Ibáñez Fernández
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is knee pain?
Knee pain is a very common discomfort that can affect one or both joints and limit everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or exercising. Its intensity and duration vary depending on the cause.
Which doctor treats knee pain?
Knee pain is treated by a physical therapist, who evaluates the cause of the pain and designs an exercise plan to strengthen and relieve the joint. You can book an appointment with this specialist if the pain persists or limits your mobility.