Knee pain can make every step feel like a struggle—affecting your daily mobility, exercise routine, or work duties. Whether it’s pain when climbing stairs, stiffness after sitting, or swelling after sport, knee issues can seriously affect your quality of life.
At Perfect Motion Physiotherapy in Adelaide, we provide advanced, comprehensive care to relieve knee pain, restore strength and control, and help you return to full function—faster.
Why Does Knee Pain Happen?
The knee is a hinge joint that bears substantial load with walking, running, bending, and climbing. It’s stabilized by ligaments, cartilage, muscles, and tendons—and when any of these structures become irritated, damaged, or misaligned, pain can develop.
Common contributing factors include biomechanical overload, muscle imbalance, or poor movement patterns, especially during sport or repetitive daily activity.
Common Causes of Knee Pain
Our team regularly treats:
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – Pain around or behind the kneecap
- ITB Friction Syndrome – Lateral knee pain, often in runners
- Knee Osteoarthritis – Degeneration of joint cartilage with age
- Meniscal Injuries – Cartilage tears within the joint
- Ligament Injuries (ACL, MCL, etc.) – From pivoting or trauma
- Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee) – Tendon overload from jumping sports
- Bursitis – Inflammation around the joint
- Post-Surgical Rehab – Knee arthroscopy, replacement, or reconstruction
- Quadriceps or Hamstring Strains – Muscle imbalance or overload
Signs and Symptoms to Look For
- Pain during or after walking, running, or squatting
- Swelling or puffiness in or around the joint
- Clicking, catching, or locking
- Feeling of giving way or instability
- Sharp or burning pain near the kneecap
- Stiffness after sitting or inactivity
- Difficulty descending stairs or walking downhill
Understanding Your Condition
Knee pain may be:
- Acute: Following trauma or overuse in sport or daily life
- Chronic: Long-standing pain from poor loading or degeneration
- Activity-Based: Triggered by walking, running, jumping, or squatting
- Surgical/Post-Injury: Needing progressive rehab for return to sport or function
How Perfect Motion Physiotherapy Can Help
Our Adelaide-based physiotherapists take a comprehensive and movement-focused approach to knee rehabilitation. We assess your entire lower limb and movement mechanics to find the true cause of your pain.
Your rehab plan may include:
- Manual therapy to reduce stiffness and restore motion
- Electro Physical agents to reduce pain and improve blood flow.
- Muscle re-education and strengthening (quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves)
- Biomechanical and gait retraining
- Post-operative recovery support
- Joint mobilisations or taping for stability
- Plyometric or impact control training if required
- Return-to-sport or work programming
We tailor your plan to meet your personal activity and lifestyle goals—whether that’s walking with ease or competing at a high level.
We also collaborate with your GP or other health professionals if your condition is complex or involves neurological symptoms.
Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Movement
You don’t have to put up with knee pain. Whether it’s holding you back at work, at home, or in sport, Perfect Motion Physiotherapy in Adelaide is here to help you recover stronger and more confidently.
Book your consultation today and start your journey to pain-free knees and better movement.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
