Knee pain / injury

Expert Assessment • Evidence Based Treatment • Rapid Relief

Knee pain can limit everything—from walking and climbing stairs to enjoying sport or simply getting through the day. At Physis Physiotherapy, our highly experienced MSK physiotherapists provide targeted assessment and treatment to reduce pain, restore strength, and get you moving confidently again.
Our physiotherapy team has extensive experience, with many clinicians holding over 20–30 years of practice, ensuring you receive expert care at any of our four Edinburgh clinics.

Knee conditions we treat

Our specialists support patients with a wide range of issues, including:

  • Patellofemoral pain
  • Meniscal injuries
  • Ligament sprains (ACL, MCL, LCL)
  • Osteoarthritis & age‑related knee pain
  • Tendinopathies
  • Post‑operative rehabilitation (ACL reconstructions, meniscectomy, joint replacement)
  • Running injuries & sports‑related overload
  • Neuroplastic pain
  • Osgood Schlatter’s / Sinding Larson Johannson
  • Muscle tears above or below the knee

What to Expect from you Knee Physio Appointment

  1. In‑depth clinical assessment

We investigate not only the knee itself but gain an understanding of your story, how the pain started, the movement patterns, strength, and biomechanics and beliefs driving your symptoms.

  1. Clear diagnosis & explanation

By the end of your session you’ll understand the cause of your pain and what needs to change for you to recover—removing any confusion and misinformation around your knee problem.

  1. Tailored treatment programme

After a discussion of your priorities, goals and expectations we can deliver an approach tailored to you eg. hands‑on therapy, exercise prescription, load management, functional rehab, Biodex strengthening, shockwave therapy, PRT. 

  1. Rehabilitation at your pace

Depending on your diagnosis and choice of treatment, we can either see you in clinic for regular sessions or monitor your progress from your self implemented rehabilitation. 

Treatment Options May Include

At physis we believe in a patient-centred empowering approach where we give you the options for your care and we discuss what you want to do. When it comes to the knee and surrounding structures, we might offer the following clinic based treatments:

  • Unloading strategies such as taping or bracing (Ossur Bracing Partner)
  • Manual therapy & joint mobilisation
  • Muscle activation and strengthening through home exercises, in person gym work or Biodex training
  • Biomechanics‑focused exercise rehab
  • Soft tissue therapy & massage
  • Shockwave therapy for chronic tendon injuries
  • Advice on training load, pacing, or return‑to‑sport strategies
  • Post‑operative protocols delivered by specialist physios
  • Acupuncture / dry needling
  • Pain reprocessing therapy
  • Onward referral for further investigation or surgery

Real Patient Outcomes

“I thought I was heading for knee replacement surgery… 4 sessions later with Val at Craighall and I avoided it entirely.”
— Trustpilot Review

Our results speak for themselves—fast recovery, reduced pain, restored mobility, and empowered patients.

Book Your Knee Physio Appointment

Don’t let knee pain hold you back. Early, expert intervention leads to significantly better outcomes—and many patients feel improvements straight away.

Book online, or speak with our friendly admin team today:
📞 0131 478 4646
🌐 www.physis.uk.com