Conditions we treat
Knee Pain & Injury Physiotherapy in Brookvale
Knee pain can affect walking, running, climbing stairs, exercising and everyday activities. From meniscus and ligament injuries to knee osteoarthritis and tendon problems, we assess and treat a wide range of knee conditions.
- Brookvale4/42-46 Wattle Road, Brookvale NSW 2100
- Terrey Hills · Wednesdays17 Yulong Avenue, Terrey Hills NSW 2084
- No referral required
- One-on-one with a physiotherapist
- Assessment before any exercise plan
Understanding it
Knee conditions we treat
Knee pain can develop suddenly following an injury, such as a ligament sprain or meniscus tear, or gradually through repetitive loading and changes in activity. Symptoms can affect people of all ages and activity levels, from those experiencing everyday knee stiffness to athletes returning from sporting injuries.
Whether you’re struggling with knee pain when walking, experiencing discomfort during exercise or recovering from a sporting injury or surgery, we tailor treatment and rehabilitation to your symptoms, activity levels and goals.
Common knee conditions
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Patellofemoral pain (runner’s knee)
- Meniscus injuries and tears
- ACL, MCL and other knee ligament injuries
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- ITB-related knee pain
- Knee bursitis
- Quadriceps and hamstring strains
- Patella (kneecap) dislocations and instability
- Following surgery, such as ACL reconstruction and knee replacement
Why it happens
What contributes to knee pain?
Changes in activity and training load
Sudden increases in walking, running, gym training or sporting activity can place greater demands on the knee, potentially contributing to pain and irritation.
Strength and movement control
Reduced strength or endurance through the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes can affect how your body manages everyday movements and sporting activities.
Repetitive loading
Activities involving repeated running, jumping, squatting and climbing stairs can place increased demands on the knee, particularly when training loads increase too quickly.
Joint and soft tissue changes
Changes within the knee joint, including osteoarthritis and meniscus injuries, can contribute to pain, swelling and restricted movement. Tendons, ligaments and surrounding soft tissues can also become injured or sensitive.
Previous injuries and recovery
Previous knee injuries, particularly where strength, stability and function have not been fully restored, can increase the risk of ongoing symptoms or further injury.
How physiotherapy can help
How we assess and treat knee pain
- AssessmentWe discuss your symptoms, injury history, daily activities and goals, then assess your lower limb movement, strength and stability to understand what may be contributing to your pain.
- Manage symptomsHands-on treatment, targeted exercises and practical advice help reduce pain, manage swelling, improve movement and restore function. We’ll also guide you on modifying activities where needed while symptoms settle.
- Build strength and restore functionProgressive strengthening for the quadriceps, hamstrings, hips and surrounding muscles helps improve knee stability, restore function and build tolerance for everyday activities, running and sport.
Care at Solevo
Services that can help
Pre and Post Surgery Rehab
Rehab before and after surgery, following your surgeon's plan.
Safety first
When to see a GP or seek urgent care
- Inability to weight-bear following a sudden injury
- Significant swelling that develops quickly after an injury
- An obvious knee deformity or suspected dislocation
- A knee that becomes locked and cannot fully straighten
- A hot, red or swollen knee accompanied by fever or feeling very unwell
- New or worsening calf swelling, pain or tenderness, particularly following surgery or prolonged immobility
Sudden significant knee swelling, deformity or inability to weight-bear following an injury warrants urgent medical assessment.
FAQs
What to expect from knee physiotherapy
Scans?
Most knee conditions do not require imaging. If further investigation is needed, we’ll guide you on whether an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI may be appropriate.
Movement?
Keeping active within comfortable limits is generally encouraged. We’ll help you understand which activities to modify and how to gradually restore your movement and strength.
Time frame?
Recovery varies depending on the condition, severity and duration of symptoms. Minor injuries may improve over several weeks, while ligament injuries, tendon problems and post-surgical rehabilitation can require a longer recovery plan.
At home
You’ll leave with practical advice and exercises to help manage your symptoms, maintain movement and build strength between appointments.
Clinically reviewed by Emma Docker, Physiotherapist. Last reviewed November 2026.