Physical Therapy for

Knee Pain

Whether your knee pain is from arthritis, a meniscus tear, overuse, or a previous surgery, physical therapy is often the most effective treatment — and frequently helps people avoid surgery altogether.

Common Causes of Knee Pain

  • Osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear)
  • Meniscus tear or degeneration
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome (kneecap pain)
  • IT band syndrome
  • Patellar tendinopathy ("jumper's knee")
  • ACL, MCL, or PCL sprain or tear
  • Bursitis
  • Post-surgical recovery (knee replacement, ACL repair)
  • Referred pain from the hip or lower back

Knee Replacement Recovery

If you've had or are planning a total knee replacement, physical therapy before and after surgery dramatically improves your outcome. Prehab — PT before surgery — reduces recovery time and improves post-surgical function.

Post-surgical PT restores range of motion, rebuilds quad strength, and gets you walking normally again. The quality of your PT matters enormously here.

Read: Knee Replacement Recovery

How I Treat Knee Pain

Every knee is different. Treatment is based on what's actually causing your pain, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Manual Therapy

Joint mobilization of the knee, hip, and ankle to restore normal mechanics and reduce pain.

Dry Needling

Targets trigger points in the quadriceps, hamstrings, and IT band that contribute to knee pain.

Strengthening

Quad, hip, and glute strengthening to reduce load on the knee joint and improve stability.

Gait Training

Correcting movement patterns that place excessive stress on the knee during walking and stairs.

Cold Laser Therapy

Reduces inflammation and promotes tissue healing — particularly useful for arthritic knees.

IASTM

Instrument-assisted soft tissue work for IT band syndrome, tendinopathy, and post-surgical scar tissue.

Let's Get Your Knee Better

Call or text for a free 10-minute phone consultation. Serving Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Fletcher, and Mills River, NC.