Knee & hip pain physiotherapy
Whether it's wear-and-tear, an old sports knock or arthritis, we build the strength around the joint so it stops hurting.
Knee and hip pain — whether from arthritis, wear-and-tear, or an old injury — usually improves when you strengthen and rebalance the muscles around the joint. Physiotherapy offloads the painful joint, restores movement, and builds the strength that lets you walk, climb stairs and squat comfortably again.
Understanding knee & hip pain
The knee and hip carry your body weight with every step, so when they hurt, daily life shrinks fast — stairs, squatting, even standing up become something you think about. The good news is that joint pain responds remarkably well to the right strengthening programme.
Whether your pain comes from osteoarthritis, patellofemoral (kneecap) issues, hip bursitis or an old sports injury, physiotherapy can reduce pain and delay or avoid the need for surgery in many cases.
Signs you might recognise
- Pain on stairs, squatting, or standing up from a chair
- Swelling, clicking, or a feeling that the knee might "give way"
- Stiff hips after sitting or driving for a while
- Aching that worsens through the day or after activity
Common causes we treat
- Osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
- Patellofemoral pain (runner's / cyclist's knee)
- Hip bursitis and gluteal tendon problems
- Muscle imbalance and poor lower-limb alignment
How we treat it
- AssessGait, alignment and strength testing to understand the load on the joint.
- OffloadManual therapy and taping to ease the joint and reduce pain.
- BuildTargeted leg-strength and balance work for lasting relief.
Frequently asked questions
Can physiotherapy help knee arthritis, or do I need surgery?
Strengthening the muscles around an arthritic knee is one of the most effective treatments available and is recommended before considering surgery. Many people manage arthritis pain well for years with physiotherapy and stay active without an operation.
Should I rest or exercise a painful knee?
Complete rest usually makes joint pain worse over time by weakening the supporting muscles. The right approach is guided, progressive loading — exercises matched to your current pain level — which we tailor in your plan.
How long before I see improvement in hip or knee pain?
Strength-based programmes typically show noticeable improvement within 6–8 weeks, with continued gains beyond that as the muscles around the joint get stronger.
Let's find out what's really going on.
Book an assessment and we'll map a clear plan to get you moving freely again — at the clinic in Domlur or at home across South-East Bengaluru.