About Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis can limit squatting, stairs, and running, but it does not mean you have to stop being active. Physical therapy improves strength, mobility, and load tolerance so the knee moves better and hurts less. The goal is confident activity with fewer flare-ups. Knee OA often does well with PT and does not require injections or surgery.
Expected Recovery Window
Meaningful improvement: 6–12 weeks. Long-term capacity build: 3–6 months.
Common Symptoms
Achy or sharp knee pain with stairs or squats; stiffness after sitting; swelling after activity; crepitus; reduced knee range of motion.
Common Causes
Age-related joint degeneration; prior knee injury (ACL/meniscus); high cumulative loading; weakness and reduced shock absorption capacity; limited hip/ankle mobility increasing knee load.
How We Treat Knee Osteoarthritis
We use progressive strength training for quads, hips, and calves, plus mobility work and graded exposure to the activities you care about. We also coach load management, footwear, and movement strategies so flare-ups decrease while capacity increases.
