Knee Pain Physiotherapy in Norwich
Knee pain can develop after a twist or impact, build gradually with running or work, or be linked to stiffness, weakness, arthritis, tendon irritation, or changes in activity. A clear assessment helps identify what is driving your symptoms and what you can safely keep doing.
Which Cliniko appointment should I book?
If this is your first appointment for this concern, choose Initial MSK Physiotherapy – 45 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries) or Initial MSK Physiotherapy – 60 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries). If Ellie has already assessed you for this concern, choose Follow-up MSK Physiotherapy – 45 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries), Follow-up MSK Physiotherapy – 60 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries), or Follow-up MSK Physiotherapy – 90 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries).
Common symptoms
- Pain at the front, sides, back, or around the kneecap.
- Swelling, stiffness, clicking, or reduced movement.
- Pain with stairs, squatting, running, kneeling, or standing from a chair.
- Weakness, reduced confidence, or the knee feeling unstable.
- Difficulty returning to sport after injury.
How physiotherapy can help
Assessment may include your knee movement, strength, balance, walking, running, hips, ankles, training load, and daily activities. Treatment may include:
- Progressive strengthening for the knee, hip, calf, and whole leg.
- Mobility and movement retraining.
- Managing activity and gradually rebuilding load.
- Balance, landing, running, or return-to-sport rehabilitation.
- Soft-tissue or myofascial release, trigger-point techniques, knee, hip, or ankle mobilisation, taping, acupuncture, or dry needling where appropriate.
- A practical home programme matched to your goals.
Seek urgent assessment if
The knee is badly deformed, immediately very swollen after injury, locked, repeatedly gives way, cannot take weight, or is hot, red, and swollen with fever. Calf swelling, chest pain, or shortness of breath also needs urgent medical help.
FAQ
Do I need a scan before physiotherapy? Often not. Assessment can usually guide an initial plan, with referral for imaging or medical review when findings suggest it is needed.
Can physiotherapy help knee arthritis? Yes. Strength, activity planning, mobility, and confidence can improve function even when structural changes are present.
Should I stop running? Not always. You may need temporary modification while strength and load tolerance are rebuilt.
Can you help after surgery? Yes, following your surgeon’s protocol and medical guidance.
Further information
For a knee rehabilitation plan built around your activity, view appointments and book.