Hip And Knee Pain
Move with greater comfort, confidence, and freedom.
Relief Starts With Understanding the Source
Your hips and knees work together through every step, squat, and stair.
Hip and knee pain can make everyday activities difficult, whether you are getting out of bed, walking, running, or simply trying to rest comfortably. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that supports the upper body, while the knee is a hinge joint built for forward-and-backward motion. Because they are part of the same kinetic chain, a problem in one area can place abnormal forces on the other. Knox Physical Therapy examines your joints, posture, gait, range of motion, and movement patterns to identify what may be contributing to your pain.
Common Causes of Hip and Knee Pain
Many conditions, injuries, and movement habits can affect these weight-bearing joints.
Arthritis & Wear-and-Tear
Inflammation around a joint can cause pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. Movement instruction, posture guidance, and targeted exercise can help protect the joints.
Sprains, Strains & Tears
Acute or repetitive injuries can affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and menisci. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, stiffness, bruising, or limited mobility.
Overuse & Movement Imbalances
Repetitive motion, poor posture, unhealthy walking patterns, and weak or stiff muscles can add stress to the hips and knees and contribute to ongoing pain.
A Plan Built Around Your Movement
Care is individualized after a thorough physical therapy evaluation.
Your physical therapist may measure strength and range of motion, assess gait and mobility, and look at the relationship between your hip, knee, spine, and core. Treatment is designed to relieve unnatural stresses, normalize joint function, and help you return to the activities you enjoy. Your plan may include hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, heat or ice, ultrasound, laser therapy, and a home exercise program. Targeted hip, knee, and core strengthening can improve stability and help your joints work together more efficiently.
Take a Stand Against Hip and Knee Pain
Get back to standing, walking, running, and living with fewer limitations.
At Knox Physical Therapy, our licensed physical therapists are movement experts who look beyond symptoms to identify the areas that are not moving as they should. We create an individualized plan to improve strength, coordination, and overall mobility, while teaching you practical exercises and movement strategies you can use at home. Early, focused care can help you move more comfortably and reduce your risk of further injury.