Chronic Knee Pain in Retired Army Personnel Resuming Recreational Sports

Q1: Why do retired army personnel often develop chronic knee pain when resuming sports?
A1: Military training involves repetitive, high-impact activities that can wear down knee joints over time. Returning to recreational sports after retirement may reintroduce stress to previously injured or overused knees, leading to chronic knee pain.

Q2: What are the common symptoms in this group?
A2: Symptoms include aching, stiffness, swelling, limited range of motion, occasional locking or giving way, and pain that worsens with activity such as running, jumping, or stair climbing.

Q3: What short-term or common remedies do these individuals usually try first?
A3: Many try:

• Knee braces or plasters for temporary support.
• Analgesic gels or creams for short-term relief.
• Pharmaceutical painkillers like NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors.
• Acupuncture, which may ease temporary pain.
• Physiotherapy, focusing on strengthening and flexibility exercises.

While these can help temporarily, they may not fully address long-standing joint wear or tendon strain.

Q4: How does The Pain Relief Clinic approach chronic knee pain differently?
A4: The Pain Relief Clinic emphasizes non-invasive technology, including HotHeal Therapy, shockwave therapy, and targeted physiotherapy, designed to reduce pain, restore knee function, and support long-term joint health. Their stress-free process provides rapid access to diagnostics such as MRI. Eligible Singaporeans, permanent residents, and some international patients may qualify for cashless services, removing large upfront payments and allowing patients to focus on effective treatment.

Q5: What preventive measures can help retired army personnel protect their knees when resuming sports?
A5: Recommendations include gradually increasing activity intensity, using proper footwear, strengthening quadriceps and hamstrings, warming up and cooling down properly, and avoiding sudden high-impact movements.

Q6: Who is this treatment suitable for?
A6: This approach is ideal for retired army personnel resuming recreational sports, experiencing chronic knee pain, who want non-invasive, effective relief, stress-free access to diagnostics and treatment, and possibly cashless billing if eligible.