Knee Pain Physiotherapy
Knee pain stopping you from running, training or getting through the day? PHYZFIT in Bexley North and Marrickville provides expert knee assessment and treatment.
What is Knee Pain Physiotherapy?
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in both sport and everyday life. It is involved in virtually every movement we make and is highly susceptible to both acute injury and overuse conditions. Whether your knee pain is from a sports injury, overuse, arthritis or an unknown cause, accurate diagnosis is the first step.
Common Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the following our physios at PHYZFIT can help:
- Pain in the front, side or back of the knee
- Swelling around the knee joint
- Stiffness after sitting or first thing in the morning
- Clicking, grinding or locking in the knee
- Pain going up or down stairs
- Giving way or instability in the knee
- Pain during or after running and sport
Common Causes
- ACL, MCL or PCL ligament sprain or tear
- Meniscus injury
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runners knee)
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumpers knee)
- IT band syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Weak hip and glute muscles altering knee mechanics
How We Treat Knee Pain Physiotherapy
At PHYZFIT our physiotherapists take a thorough evidence based approach. Every treatment plan is built around your goals, your lifestyle and your body.
Quadriceps and Glute Strengthening
Rebuilding the muscles that support and protect the knee is the foundation of all knee rehabilitation programs.
Biomechanical Correction
We assess how you run, squat and move to identify and correct the mechanics placing excess load on your knee.
Manual Therapy
Hands on techniques to reduce pain and improve movement in the knee and surrounding joints.
Return to Sport Programming
A structured progressive program to get you back to training and competition safely and confidently.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Your physio will conduct a thorough assessment of your injury, pain or concern. We take the time to understand your goals and get to work straight away with treatment and rehabilitation programming.
Book in 60 Seconds
Book online or over the phone. Same day appointments available at Bexley North and Marrickville. No referral needed.
Your Initial Assessment
Your physio conducts a thorough assessment of your injury, pain or concern and works with you to understand your goals.
Your Treatment Plan
You will leave with a clear treatment plan and timeline so you always know what to expect from each session.
Ongoing Support
We monitor your progress and adjust your plan every step of the way to keep you on track toward your goals.
Do not leave this untreated. Many patients tell us they wished they had come in sooner. The longer you wait the harder it can be to treat. Our team at PHYZFIT has appointments available now at Bexley North and Marrickville. Same day bookings are often available. Book in today and let us help you get back to doing what you love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need surgery for my knee?
The majority of knee conditions can be successfully managed with physiotherapy without surgery. Your physio will advise if surgical consultation is warranted.
Can I keep training with knee pain?
In most cases yes with modifications. We will guide you on what is safe and how to keep your fitness while your knee recovers.
How long does knee rehabilitation take?
Most overuse conditions resolve within 6 to 12 weeks. ACL rehabilitation takes 9 to 12 months. Your physio will give you a clear timeline.
What is runners knee?
Runners knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) is pain around or behind the kneecap commonly felt going downstairs or after prolonged sitting. It responds very well to targeted physiotherapy.
Ready to Get Out of Pain?
Same day appointments available at Bexley North and Marrickville. No referral needed. Book in today.
Book NowOr call us on (02) 8021 0969