By this point your knee may feel slightly better. It’s now time to start moving the joint. Making gentle movements such as bending and straightening your knee should help work the muscles along with taking slow and short walks.
Simple analgesics can be used after injury, most of which can be bought over the counter in shops, supermarkets or pharmacy’s. Examples are:
You may have been prescribed an alternative pain killer, please refer to specific advice for that tablet if this is the case.
Most injuries take 2-3 weeks to recover but can sometimes take up to 6 weeks to be completely comfortable.
You may have been given with a follow-up appointment with a knee specialist or physiotherapist. It is important that you keep your appointment to make sure your knee gets completely better.
If you have any ongoing concerns or queries about your knee injury you should contact NHS 111 or your local GP. If your concern is urgent or an emergency, attend your local Emergency Department.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a smoke-free organisation. You are not permitted to smoke or in use e-cigarettes in any of the hospital buildings or grounds.
