Knee pain is a common complaint that can significantly limit your mobility, affecting everything from walking and climbing stairs to participating in sports.
At Physio Fitness, our expert physiotherapists in Hampstead and Finchley specialise in accurately diagnosing the cause of your knee pain and developing effective treatment plans to help you regain strength, stability, and a pain-free active life.
Our greatest asset is our team of dedicated and highly skilled physiotherapists. Each member of the Physio Fitness family is passionate about helping you achieve your health goals, bringing a wealth of experience, specialised knowledge, and a compassionate approach to every session. All of our physiotherapists are fully qualified, HCPC registered, and committed to ongoing professional development to ensure you receive the most effective, evidence-based care.
We have extensive experience in rehabilitating a wide range of knee issues, including:
Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Pain and stiffness due to cartilage wear and tear.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee): Pain around the kneecap, common in active individuals.
Ligament Injuries: Sprains or tears to the ACL, MCL, LCL (e.g., from sports injuries).
Meniscus Tears: Injury to the cartilage ‘shock absorbers’ in the knee.
Tendonitis (e.g., Patellar Tendinopathy, Quadriceps Tendinopathy): Inflammation or irritation of knee tendons.
Bursitis: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs around the knee joint.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Comprehensive care following knee operations like ACL reconstruction or knee replacement.
Our comprehensive knee rehabilitation programmes are tailored to your specific injury and goals:
Thorough Biomechanical Assessment: Analysing your walking, running, and movement patterns to identify contributing factors.
Pain & Swelling Management: Techniques to reduce acute symptoms.
Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to restore joint mobility and release tight muscles affecting the knee.
Targeted Strengthening Exercises: Focusing on the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calf muscles to support the knee joint.
Balance & Proprioception Training: Essential for stability and preventing re-injury, especially after ligament issues.
Functional Rehabilitation: Progressive exercises that mimic daily activities or sport-specific movements.
Footwear & Orthotics Advice: Guidance on appropriate footwear and whether custom orthotics might be beneficial.
