Common concern
Knee pain: rehabilitation in Astana
Does your knee hurt after training, an injury or for no obvious reason? Here are the common causes and when it is time to book a visit.
What it is
The knee is a large joint that carries much of the load when you walk, run, squat and jump. Knee pain can be acute — after an injury or a sudden movement — or gradual, building up over weeks of training or everyday load.
The same pain can have different sources: ligaments, menisci, cartilage, tendons or the muscles around the joint. That is why we do not diagnose from a description — a doctor will name the exact cause after an examination.
Common causes
This is not a diagnosis: a doctor will name the exact cause after an examination.
- Ligament and meniscus injuries — for example, a sharp twist on a planted leg
- Tendon overload from running and jumping (tendinopathy)
- Pain at the front of the knee when the kneecap is loaded unevenly
- Changes in joint cartilage, including age-related ones (osteoarthritis)
- Recovery after knee surgery: ligament reconstruction, meniscus procedures, joint replacement
- Weak or unbalanced hip and thigh muscles
When to book a visit
- The pain lasts longer than a week or two, or comes back with activity
- The knee swells after training or a long walk
- Painful clicking, a feeling of instability or the knee “locking”
- Pain makes it hard to go down stairs, squat or run
- You are recovering from an injury or surgery and want to return to sport
When you need urgent care
Do not wait for an appointment — seek urgent care (103 or 112) if:
- After an injury you cannot put weight on the leg, or the knee is visibly deformed
- The knee suddenly becomes swollen, red and hot, especially with a fever
- The leg below the knee goes numb, cold or changes colour
- Your calf suddenly swells and hurts — especially after surgery, a long drive or a flight
How we work
First consultation — 60 minutes: history, examination, movement tests and a review of your scans, if you have any.
If tests are needed to make a decision, the doctor will tell you which ones and why.
Rehabilitation plan: exercises and treatments are chosen for the cause of the pain and your goal — from everyday activity to sport.
Load increases step by step; repeat tests show what is changing, and the plan is adjusted.
Who leads your care
Clinic specialists people see with this concern.
Kirill PylypivClinic founder, senior physician- Arzu IsmailovaRehabilitation physician
- Nikita RaketskiyPhysical therapist
- Serik MukievPhysical medicine and rehabilitation physician
- Symbat ZharylkasynkyzyPhysical medicine and rehabilitation physician
- Magzhan YelubayRehabilitation physician
German LapekhoCoach- Arnat IslamovRehabilitation coach
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need scans before the first visit?
- Not necessarily. If you already have scans or reports, bring them along. If a test is needed, the doctor will tell you which one and why.
- Can I train if my knee hurts?
- It depends on the cause. Complete rest is not always needed, but pushing through pain is not a good idea either. A specialist will choose a safe load after examining you.
- Do I need surgery for a meniscus or ligament injury?
- The doctor decides based on the examination and test results, often together with a surgeon. If surgery is needed, we lead rehabilitation before and after it.
- How long does rehabilitation take?
- It depends on the cause, how long ago the injury happened and how the plan is followed. The doctor will give you an estimate after the first consultation.
Book your first consultation
60 minutes with a doctor: history and scan review, movement tests and a starting plan. All treatments included.
25 000 ₸ · 20 000 ₸ — within 6 weeks of an injury or surgery
Reference information that does not replace an examination. A doctor will name the exact cause of the pain after examining you.