Physiotherapy for Knee Pain

Physiotherapy restores movement and well-being after injury through hands-on manual therapy, exercises, and modalities like ultrasound, acupuncture, or NMES. At HyperRegen in Toronto, our physiotherapists craft personalized plans to address knee pain, improve mobility, optimize performance, and enhance your quality of life with a science-backed approach.

1. Nonsurgical Orthopedic Relief – Physiotherapy is the first choice for knee pain, easing discomfort without surgery—a hallmark of our approach to physiotherapy at HyperRegen in Toronto. 
2. Prehabilitation Before Surgery – Prehab physiotherapy builds strength pre-surgery, optimizing quadriceps and hamstring fuction and accelerating  recovery—a HyperRegen advantage in Toronto. 
3. Avoiding Surgery – For many knee pain cases, physiotherapy prevents surgery by addressing root causes—a HyperRegen priority.
4. Postoperative Recovery – Post-surgery, physiotherapy aids in the resolution of swelling, restoration of muscle mass and optimization of function and —our Toronto physiotherapy team excels here.
5. Injury Prevention – Physiotherapy strengthens knees to prevent re-injury by:
   1. Decreasing inflammation
   2. Boosting strength and stability
   3. Enhancing flexibility
   4. Correcting movement mechanics
   5. Teaching safe body mechanics

Knee pain often stems from conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or iliotibial (IT) band syndrome, driven by muscle imbalances, improper knee tracking, and excessive impact. Biomechanically, the knee relies on quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings for proper alignment during movement. Weak glutes or tight IT bands cause the patella to track improperly, increasing stress on the joint. A 2016 study found that strengthening the hip abductors reduces patellar maltracking in PFPS patients (Ferber et al., American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016). At HyperRegen, our physiotherapy for knee pain corrects these imbalances, non-surgically or post-op.

Non-Operative: A 2018 study showed that physiotherapy focusing on quad and glute strengthening improved PFPS symptoms in 78% of patients after 6 weeks (Crossley et al., Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 2018).

Operative: Post-arthroscopy (e.g., for meniscus tears), physiotherapy prevents stiffness and rebuilds strength. A 2019 study found early mobilization post-meniscectomy improved outcomes by 20% (Katz et al., American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019).

HyperRegen’s physiotherapy team in Toronto addresses:

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) – Kneecap pain; eased with quad strengthening.
• IT Band Syndrome – Lateral knee pain; relieved with glute activation.
• Meniscus Tears – Cartilage damage; supported with stability exercises.
• Knee ligament injuries – Knee instability; improved with strategic muscle strengthening, neuromuscular control and proprioception work
• Osteoarthritis – Joint wear; managed with low-impact exercises.
• Post-Surgical Recovery – From arthroscopy to replacements.