3. Loss of range of motion
One sign of bursitis is that you may not feel that you can move your knee as well as you did before. There may be stiffness when you try to rotate the knee, or you may not be able to rotate your knee at all. If you feel your range of motion is restricted, that is because the bursae in the knee are inflamed or damaged, and the joint can’t function like it used to.
It is best not to try to move your knee to much if you feel you are suffering from bursitis. Because of the swelling of the bursae, you may not be able to move the area very well. Resting the area can be an important step toward treatment. If you need to move your knee for your job, an physical therapist can give you tips on how to continue functioning with bursitis.