{"id":2981,"date":"2025-12-11T11:22:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/?p=2981"},"modified":"2025-12-29T11:36:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T10:36:29","slug":"sports-after-twisting-knee-what-can-be-done","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/blog\/sporten-na-verdraaien-knie-wat-kan-wel\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercising after a twisted knee: what is possible?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good news: in many cases, you can keep moving with targeted steps and return to your sport safely. This blog post provides clear advice, simple exercises, and explains when physiotherapy at Fysi can help with sustainable recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a twisted knee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A twisted knee occurs when your knee twists suddenly. Structures such as the capsule, ligaments, or meniscus can become irritated. You quickly notice pain when bending or twisting. Mild swelling often occurs, and the knee feels stiff or unsteady. This is common in sports that involve twisting, accelerating, and suddenly braking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms you recognize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pain on the inside or outside of the knee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>swelling or warmth in the first 24-48 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stiffness and difficulty fully bending or straightening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an unstable feeling, sometimes collapsing in the knee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clicking or stuttering when crouching or turning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>start-up pain after sitting or in the morning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience severe pain, a misalignment, locking symptoms, or are unable to bear weight after 24 to 48 hours, please contact your doctor or go to the emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guidelines for exercising after a knee twist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting completely still is rarely necessary. It&#039;s about weight-bearing: movement that helps your knee recover without causing irritation. Guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First 48 hours<\/strong><br>Apply ice for 15-20 minutes, 2-3 times a day, using a cloth between the skin and the ice. Keep the knee elevated regularly. Apply light compression during the day if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move lightly<\/strong><br>Walking or cycling at a gentle pace with low resistance is fine. Choose short bursts of 10\u201320 minutes. Stop if the pain increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid stimuli<br>No turning movements, jumps, sprints or contact situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check the reaction<\/strong><br>If the pain or swelling increases and lasts longer than 24 hours, take a step back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Build in phases<\/strong><br>First, pain-free walking and cycling. Then straight jogging. Only later controlled turning, accelerating, and jumping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice: When to exercise after a knee injury?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every knee and every sport is different. Yet this simple decision tree can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, exercise if you move in a straight line without pain, the swelling decreases and you can slow down and start easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not yet if the knee sags, locks, you limp or the swelling keeps returning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check with a Physiotherapist if complaints do not clearly improve after 1-2 weeks, or if you are unsure about the correct build-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767003953533\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I play sports with a twisted knee?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, but adapt accordingly. Initially, choose linear, low-impact movements. Avoid twisting and jumping until the pain and swelling subside.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767003976451\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which exercises are suitable in the first weeks?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Start with activation (quad set), calf raises, knee raises, and sit-stand exercises. Add hip stability. Move slowly and check your reaction the next day.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767003988635\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When can I start exercising again after a knee injury?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If walking and cycling are pain-free, you walk without limping, and your knee feels stable, start with a straight line jog, then build up speed, and only add turns and jumps later.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767003996397\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When to see a physiotherapist?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In case of persistent pain or swelling after 1-2 weeks, repeated sagging or locking complaints.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Physi help with knee instability?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Fysi, you always start with a personal intake. We listen to your story, examine your knee, and identify the cause of your complaints. Based on this, we create a personalized plan. We choose components that align with your situation and fitness goals. We focus on the cause and opt for sustainable solutions, not quick fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Do you want to return to your sport in a focused, safe and confident manner? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fysi.nl\/en\/appointment\/\"><strong>Plan your appointment at Fysi<\/strong><\/a>. We take the time to find the cause of your complaints and guide you step by step towards sustainable recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twisting your knee often happens in a split second: an unexpected turn, landing after a jump, or a duel in sports. 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