What Are Knee Injuries?
Knee pain can really interfere with daily life—whether it’s stopping you from walking, squatting, kneeling, or taking part in the activities you love. At our clinic, we see a wide range of knee issues, including ligament injuries, meniscal tears, patellofemoral pain, and osteoarthritis.
We’ll start with a full assessment of your knee and the surrounding joints—often the problem isn’t just in the knee itself, but how your whole lower limb is working. From there, we’ll build a rehab plan that’s practical, progressive, and personalised. Treatment may include hands-on therapy, strengthening exercises, balance training, and advice on pacing and recovery.
If you’re post-surgery or preparing for surgery, we can support you through that journey too.
Our goal is to help you move with strength and confidence again—whether that means returning to sport, tackling stairs without pain, or just enjoying a walk without worry.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What has caused my knee pain?
Knee pain can be caused by various things. Sometimes it might be part of a sudden injury such as a fall or twisting when reaching for a tennis ball, or may slowly creep up on you, starting with a few niggles. Other factors can be hip weakness, poor biomechanics or joint stiffness.
How long does it take to recover from knee pain?
Acute injuries often settle within a few weeks with the right treatment. Sometimes knee pain can be slower to recover than other injuries and you may need treatment over a longer time frame, especially if you’ve been having issues or niggles for a while.
The physiotherapist will discuss this with you at your first appointment
What treatments are available for Knee Injuries?
This will depend on what the physiotherapist finds on the assessment but could include hands on treatments, advice, exercises, taping and stability and control work. At the first and subsequent appointments the physiotherapist will discuss with you the best options, so that together you can decide the best approach for you.
Will I need an X-ray or MRI?
This is often not needed.
An X-ray will be needed if a fracture is suspected as a result of an injury.
A MRI or ultrasound is most useful when considering next steps if physiotherapy has not been helpful, such as planning for surgery or an injection.
The physiotherapist will be able to discuss this with you and if necessary refer you to an appropriate service.
Can physiotherapy help prevent Knee Injuries from recurring?
Yes there is evidence that physiotherapy and exercise/activity can reduce further recurrences..