NORTHERN BEACHES KNEE PAIN & INJURY PHYSIOTHERAPY
Expert support for knee injuries and pain – whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a sports injury, or dealing with ongoing discomfort, we provide personalised physiotherapy to reduce pain, restore movement, and rebuild strength, helping you return to daily life with confidence.
KNEE INURIES
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy — and for good reason. The knee is a weight-bearing joint that plays a critical role in walking, running, squatting, and nearly every form of movement. When it’s not functioning properly due to injury, overuse, or wear and tear, it can quickly limit your mobility, performance, and quality of life.
At Back to Health Physiotherapy, we treat all types of knee conditions — from acute ligament injuries and post-operative rehab, to ongoing issues like patellofemoral pain or arthritis. Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend walker, or someone dealing with long-term knee discomfort, our physiotherapists will assess your movement patterns, strength, stability, and joint mechanics to identify the root cause of your pain and create a targeted treatment plan.
Your treatment may include a combination of hands-on therapy, strength and stability exercises, taping, dry needling (where appropriate), and biomechanical retraining to restore normal movement and reduce stress on the joint. For post-operative or complex cases, we work closely with your surgeon or referring specialist to guide your recovery every step of the way.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Ligament Injuries
‣ ACL tears & reconstructions (pre- & post-operative rehab)
‣ MCL, LCL & PCL sprains
‣ Knee instability / giving way
Meniscus & Cartilage Conditions
‣ Meniscus tears (acute & degenerative)
‣ Articular cartilage injuries
‣ Knee osteoarthritis & wear-and-tear
Overuse & Sports Injuries
‣ Patellofemoral pain syndrome (“runner’s knee”)
‣ Iliotibial band (ITB) friction syndrome
‣ Patellar tendinopathy (“jumper’s knee”)
‣ Quadriceps & hamstring strains
‣ Bursitis (prepatellar, infrapatellar, pes anserine)
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
‣ ACL reconstruction rehab
‣ Meniscus repair rehab
‣ Knee replacement rehab
‣ Arthroscopy recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
Rest can help if your knee is acutely sore, but doing nothing for too long often makes pain worse and slows recovery. A physiotherapist can assess the cause, guide safe movement, and design a program that reduces pain while keeping you active.
Booking an assessment early often means faster relief and less chance of long-term problems.
Knee pain can appear without a specific injury due to muscle imbalances, overuse, poor posture, or repetitive movements. Your physio can identify underlying weaknesses or movement patterns contributing to the pain and provide exercises and strategies to fix them.
A personalised assessment is the quickest way to find the root cause.
Recovery depends on the type and severity of the issue. Mild strains or overuse injuries can improve in a few weeks, while ligament, cartilage, or long-standing problems may take several months. Your physio will give you a realistic timeline and a step-by-step plan.
Book in for an assessment so we can create a program tailored to your knee and your goals.
In many cases, physiotherapy can significantly reduce pain, improve function, and strengthen the knee enough to avoid or delay surgery. While some injuries may still need surgical intervention, starting physio early gives you the best chance of a non-surgical recovery.
An assessment will clarify whether physiotherapy alone could be enough for your knee.
The right exercises depend on the cause of your pain. Some movements strengthen the knee and surrounding muscles safely, while others can make pain worse if done incorrectly. A physiotherapist can create a personalised exercise plan that improves strength, stability, and mobility without aggravating your knee.
Book a session to get exercises tailored for your specific knee issue.
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