Ongoing Knee Pain in Retired Army Personnel Resuming Soccer

Q1: Why might retired army personnel experience ongoing knee pain when returning to soccer?
A1: Retired army personnel often have a history of intense physical activity, which can lead to degenerative changes, previous injuries, or cartilage wear in the knees. Returning to soccer, which involves running, pivoting, and sudden stops, can aggravate old injuries or trigger chronic knee pain.

Q2: What are the common symptoms experienced in these cases?
A2: Symptoms may include pain during running or pivoting, swelling, stiffness, reduced range of motion, occasional locking or giving way of the knee, and discomfort when climbing stairs or squatting.

Q3: How can The Pain Relief Clinic help retired army personnel with knee pain?
A3: The Pain Relief Clinic emphasizes non-invasive technology, including targeted physiotherapy, HotHeal Therapy, and shockwave therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility. Their stress-free approach ensures patients can access diagnostics like MRI quickly. Singaporeans, permanent residents, and some international patients may also be eligible for cashless services, eliminating large upfront payments. This allows patients to focus on getting accurate diagnosis and starting effective treatment rather than worrying about bills.

Q4: What lifestyle or exercise modifications can help manage knee pain while returning to soccer?
A4: Recommendations include gradual return to activity, low-impact strengthening exercises for the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves, proper warm-ups, wearing supportive footwear, and avoiding overtraining or sudden increases in activity intensity.

Q5: Who is this treatment suitable for?
A5: This approach is ideal for retired army personnel or active seniors returning to soccer or similar sports, experiencing ongoing knee pain, who want non-invasive, effective relief and stress-free access to diagnosis and treatment, possibly with cashless billing if eligible.