The knee is usually the victim, not the culprit
Weakness at the hip or stiffness at the ankle changes how load passes through the knee every single step. Treat the knee alone and it feels better for a while, then returns — because nothing about how you load it has changed. We assess the whole chain for this reason, not to be thorough for its own sake.
For arthritic knees, strength matters more than cartilage
X-ray findings correlate poorly with pain. People with significant changes on imaging and strong legs frequently have less pain than people with mild changes and weak legs. If you have been told your knee is worn out and there is nothing to do, that is worth knowing — the part you can still change is the part that predicts how you feel.
What happens in your free first assessment
- Gait and single-leg loading, because that is where the problem usually shows itself
- A hip and ankle screen above and below the painful joint
- Specific testing for meniscus, ligament, patellofemoral and tendon involvement
What treatment involves
Manual therapy for the joint itself, shockwave where the pain is tendon-related, and progressive strengthening built around what your assessment showed. For arthritic knees the goal is capacity, not cure — and capacity is achievable at almost any stage.
If it doesn't work, you don't pay
Ten sessions, with your pain scored on a 0–10 scale at the start and tracked throughout. If your score hasn't improved, we refund the full amount.
KPME-licensed clinic in Malleshwaram. Every therapist is IAP-recognised and experienced. Open Monday to Saturday, 7am to 9pm.