Knee Pain Physical Therapy at Home
Knee pain can turn stairs, chairs and short walks into a struggle. Physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments for most types of knee pain, and we bring it to your home. We find what's driving your pain and build the strength and motion you need to move comfortably again.
Common causes of knee pain we treat
- Knee osteoarthritis (wear and tear)
- Stiffness and weakness after an injury
- Pain around or behind the kneecap
- Meniscus and ligament strains
- Tendon pain above or below the kneecap
- Knee pain from a fall or car accident
Is this for you?
- Stairs hurt, especially going down
- Getting up from a chair or toilet is hard
- Your knee feels stiff in the morning
- Your knee swells after activity
- You're limping or walking less than you used to
- You want to delay or avoid knee surgery
How physical therapy helps knee pain
Most knee pain gets worse when the muscles around the knee get weak and the joint gets stiff. Strengthening the thigh and hip muscles takes pressure off the knee joint, while improving motion makes everyday movements easier. For many people with knee arthritis, exercise-based therapy reduces pain and improves function, and it's often recommended before considering surgery.
What treatment may include
- Strengthening for the thigh, hip and calf
- Exercises to improve bending and straightening
- Hands-on manual therapy for stiff joints
- Balance training to steady your knee
- Stair and sit-to-stand practice
- Guidance on a cane, brace or activity changes when helpful
What to expect
- Knee evaluation at home. We look at how you walk, stand up and use stairs, and check strength, motion and swelling.
- A plan for your knee. Clear goals based on what matters to you, like walking to church, shopping or playing with grandchildren.
- Exercises you can keep doing. A simple home program that helps between visits and after therapy ends.
Why knee therapy at home works
We practice on your own stairs, your own chairs and your own bathroom, so the progress you make carries straight into daily life. There's no need to drive or sit in a waiting room when your knee is sore.
Frequently asked questions
Can physical therapy help knee arthritis?
Yes. Strengthening and movement exercises are a first-line treatment for knee osteoarthritis and help many people reduce pain and move better.
Should I rest my knee instead?
Short periods of rest can help a flare-up, but too much rest usually leads to more stiffness and weakness. We help you find the right balance of activity.
When should I see a doctor first?
See a doctor promptly if your knee gives way, locks, becomes very swollen, red or hot, or if you can't put weight on it after an injury.
Already had a knee replacement?
See our hip and knee replacement rehab page.
Medicare Part B accepted, plus Aetna Medicare, Independence Blue Cross and Keystone 65. We serve Northeast Philadelphia, Bucks County and Montgomery County.