Knee Pain Physiotherapy in Preston | Specialist MSK Assessment
Knee Pain That Will Not Go Away
Knee pain affects people of every age and activity level — from recreational runners dealing with patellofemoral pain, to office workers with osteoarthritis that is limiting their daily life, to athletes recovering from a ligament injury. The knee is a complex joint and the cause of pain matters enormously when designing effective treatment.
At Denovo Physio & Rehab in Preston, we assess the knee thoroughly — not just the joint itself, but the hip, the foot, and the movement patterns that drive how load passes through your knee with every step.
Knee Conditions We Treat
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee) — pain under or around the kneecap
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee) — pain at the tendon below the kneecap
- Iliotibial band syndrome — outer knee pain in runners and cyclists
- Meniscal pain — inner or outer knee pain, often with a catching or locking sensation
- Knee osteoarthritis — pain, stiffness, and swelling in an arthritic knee
- ACL rehabilitation — post-surgical or conservative management
- PCL, MCL, and LCL ligament injuries
- Bursitis — swelling and pain from inflamed bursae around the knee
- Post-operative knee rehabilitation
Why the Cause of Knee Pain Matters
Knee pain from patellofemoral syndrome requires a completely different treatment approach from meniscal pain, osteoarthritis, or a tendinopathy. Generic 'knee strengthening' exercises prescribed without proper assessment frequently fail — and can worsen some conditions.
The Denovo assessment is designed to identify exactly what structure is producing your pain, what movement patterns are contributing, and whether hip, foot, or lumbar spine factors are playing a role. From this, your programme is designed specifically for your presentation.
Knee Osteoarthritis — What We Can Do
Knee osteoarthritis is extremely common and extremely well-managed with physiotherapy. NICE guidelines recommend exercise therapy as the first-line treatment for knee OA — not rest, not waiting for surgery.
Structured quadriceps and lower limb strengthening, combined with load management and education, significantly reduces pain and improves function.
Physiotherapy is not a substitute for surgery where surgery is genuinely indicated. But for the majority of patients, rehabilitation can delay or prevent surgery.
What Your Assessment and Treatment May Include:
- Full clinical examination of the knee, hip, and foot
- Specific diagnosis — identifying the structure responsible
- Personalised loading programme
- Gait and movement retraining
- Taping techniques for pain relief
- Education on load management
- Referral guidance for imaging if required
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in most cases. Physiotherapy is a clinically recommended first step and improves outcomes even if surgery is required later.
Yes. Swelling is a symptom, and treatment depends on the underlying cause identified during assessment.
This depends on diagnosis. Some conditions improve in 6–8 weeks, others require longer-term rehabilitation.
Ready to Get Started?
Initial Assessment + First Treatment Session — £50
Your first appointment includes a full specialist assessment and your first treatment session.
No GP referral needed. Insurance recognised. Call 01772 288065 or book online.
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