If you are suffering from knee pain, physical therapy is essential for managing current discomfort and addressing the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction. At Seattle Rehab Specialists, our physical therapists evaluate your gait and movement patterns and work to correct biomechanical issues and provide short and long-term strategies to help you regain pain-free function and reduce the risk of future knee problems.
At Seattle Rehab Specialists, we start by focusing on decreasing pain and improving mobility. Our physical therapists use a variety of manual therapy techniques to reduce muscle tension, improve motion, and alleviate pain. Targeted stretching and strengthening exercises are incorporated into treatment to improve the flexibility of muscles and ligaments, while also building up the quadriceps, hamstrings, hips, and core for better joint support. To ensure the knee can confidently handle real-life activities, we further enhance stability through functional exercises and proprioceptive training that mimic everyday movements.
Seattle Rehab Specialists specialize in both pre-operative and post-operative care, including ACL reconstruction and total knee replacement. Our therapists develop personalized plans to guide patients through each phase of recovery. We ensure patients are well-prepared for surgery through education on what to expect and how to use post-operative assistive devices. After surgery, our team works with your surgeon to create a personalized, safe and effective recovery plan. We incorporate advanced techniques such as blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy and biofeedback therapies to expedite healing. Whether you’re preparing for surgery or recovering from it, our approach ensures you regain strength, mobility, and confidence in your knee’s function.
Our rehab center offers specialized care for a variety of knee pain
Degenerative joint disease leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Pain around the kneecap, often due to overuse or misalignment.
Tears in the knee’s cartilage, which may require both surgical and non-surgical treatment.
Injuries to the knee’s ligaments that can cause instability and pain.
Inflammation of the tendons, including patellar and quadriceps tendinitis.
Inflammation of the IT band, causing pain on the outside of the knee.
Softening and deterioration of the cartilage under the kneecap
Imbalances that can lead to knee pain by placing undue stress on the joint.
Repetitive strain injuries from activities that place excessive load on the knee.
Inflammation of the area below the kneecap, common in adolescents.
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in knee pain recovery
This can show up in being unable to fully extend or flex the knee. A limited range of motion effects everyday activities.
Persistent swelling around the knee joint is cause to visit a doctor. Stiffness that keeps you from bending the knee is another reason for concern.
Your knee may make audible sounds when climbing the stairs, running, or even walking
Pain that keeps coming back means there is an underlying issue that needs professional attention.
Your knee may shift or feel unstable, especially during heavy lifting. A physical therapist can address these issues.
Anytime you have increasing pain or stiffness in your knee, your body is telling you that something is wrong. Ignoring the pain will not make it go away.
Setting up therapy sessions to help you recover after a knee surgery or injury is essential to healing quickly and appropriately.
After we diagnose the root cause of your knee pain by reviewing your health history, conducting a thorough assessment, and performing diagnostic testing, we can draw up a treatment plan. Our approach to knee pain includes a variety of treatment modalities tailored to your specific needs:
I’m a return patient post-knee surgery. The team at Seattle Rehab Specialists helped me recover quickly and effectively. Their personalized approach made a huge difference!
After tearing my MCL, Cheyenne’s comprehensive plan got me back to my normal activities. I couldn’t have made this recovery without her.
After years of persistent knee pain, Seattle Rehab Specialists changed my life for the better. Their detailed, attentive care and customized exercises were exactly what I needed.
