Plica is assessed by the PT checking tie ROM and strength and most often he or she will be able to feel a thickened piece of irritated tissue on your knee.1 The PT should also ask questions regarding you activities, how the pain feel before and after activity. Some imaging may also be ordered by a physician to get a closer look.
Physical therapy can help to treat Plica Syndrome by using treatment interventions developed from information derived from what patients report, and responses to questions from the PT. Some of the interventions may include pain relief techniques, stretching, manual therapy, strengthening, functional activities, and of course home exercises programs.
Images of the medial plica and inflammation of the plica.