“My knees are cracking all the time - Do I need PT?”
Whenever I stand up and start walking, my knees crack for a couple of strides. It happens every time no matter how long I'd been sitting. Should I be worried?
4 Answers
You may have osteoarthritis. Physical therapy will strengthen your muscles around your knee joints, and increase their stability.
Often times, joints crack. This could be a normal process or can be because
of some other process which needs a physician's attention. Before you go
ahead with physical therapy, I would recommend getting it checked out with
your physician.
of some other process which needs a physician's attention. Before you go
ahead with physical therapy, I would recommend getting it checked out with
your physician.
I don't think so, but need to be evaluated by your primary doctor.
Shannon Tapia
Geriatrician
Short answer - no. Cracking is normal. If you have pain though, that's a different story. If pain is an issue, PT would be beneficial.
