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Knee pain · Farmers Branch & North Dallas
# Physical therapy for knee pain
Stairs hurt. Squats hurt. It aches after a run, swells after a hard session, and you've started working around it instead of training through it.
Your knee usually isn't the problem. It sits between your hip and your foot, and it takes the load they aren't handling. We find out where that load is coming from, then build a knee that can handle what you want to do.
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★★★★★ 5.0 from 90+ Google reviews
What we treat
## Knee problems we treat
Different diagnoses, same question underneath: why is the knee taking more than its share?
1
### Pain at the front of the knee
Runner's knee and kneecap pain that shows up on stairs, squats, hills or after sitting a while.
2
### Patellar tendon pain
Jumper's knee. Pain just below the kneecap with jumping, sprinting or heavy squats.
3
### Pain on the outside of the knee
IT band pain that builds with every run until you have to stop.
4
### Arthritis and meniscus problems
Including being told you're “bone on bone” or that you'll eventually need a replacement.
5
### After knee surgery
ACL, meniscus and knee replacement rehab, built to get you back to full activity, not just out of pain.
6
### Knees that swell after training
Puffiness and stiffness after hard sessions that takes days to settle.
[See everything we treat →](https://www.revenantpt.com/what-we-treat?hsLang=en)
The real reason
## Why your knee keeps hurting
The knee is a hinge caught between two joints that move in every direction. When the hip or the foot isn't doing its job, the knee picks up the slack.
1
### Something above or below isn't helping
Hips that don't control the leg, or a foot and ankle that don't absorb load, push extra stress into the knee. Sometimes it's an old ankle sprain from years ago.
2
### Capacity hasn't caught up
Mileage, weight or intensity went up faster than the tissue could adapt. It's not damage. It's a body that isn't ready for that load yet.
3
### Rest calms it, then it comes back
Time off settles the symptoms but doesn't build anything. The first hard week back, it flares again.
Your evaluation
## What happens in a knee evaluation
1
### Your full story
Old injuries, surgeries, what you've tried, and exactly what you're trying to get back to.
2
### How you load
How you squat, step down, lunge and, if it matters to you, run or land from a jump. We test the hip, foot and ankle, not just the knee.
3
### A clear plan
What's driving your pain, what we're going to change first, and how we'll build you back to full activity.
Our take
## Why most knee rehab falls short
Quad sets, clamshells and a bag of ice. Most knee rehab treats the knee as the whole problem and stops the moment it stops hurting.
That's not the finish line. If you squat heavy, run long or play a sport, your knee needs to handle that load again, and so do your hips and feet. We keep going until you're doing the thing you came in for, without thinking about your knee.
Real results
## What knee patients get back
### From weeks of swelling to Hyrox
Years of knee pain after multiple surgeries, swelling for weeks after a run. A few months later, training for a first Hyrox with no modifications.
### Running again, no replacement
Told by two doctors she needed double knee replacements. Now running again.
### The cause was an old ankle injury
A retired pro basketball player's knee pain traced back to an ankle injury from more than 10 years earlier.
Reviews
## What knee patients say
5.0 ★★★★★ from 90+ Google reviews
“I have been struggling with knee pain for years after multiple surgeries and had gotten to the point where I couldn't run or do certain activities without it swelling up and taking weeks to recover… after working with him for just a few months, I'm now training for my first hyrox pain-free!”
**Jesse S.**
Knee pain after multiple surgeries
“Prior to coming to see him, 2 doctors told me that I needed double knee replacement surgery and I was in a lot of pain. Nevin has helped me regain my confidence and strength and… I can even run again!”
**JoAnn**
Told she needed knee replacements
“Had my first session with him about some knee issues in my left knee, and he found out quickly it was due to a previous left ankle injury I had over 10 years ago!”
**Jerald M.**
Retired pro basketball player
“Walking my dog or going up or down the stairs was a chore. Even at night my knees were in pain. I was considering getting cortisone shots for the discomfort… I'm starting to sit and stand up without any struggle or bend my knees without any pain.”
**Alba S.**
Knee pain with stairs
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Who this is for
## If your knee is calling the shots, this is for you
Runners, lifters, Hyrox and hybrid athletes, basketball and tennis players, and anyone who's started avoiding stairs, squats or the sport they love because of their knee.
[Book a Free Consultation →](https://www.revenantpt.com/free-consultation?hsLang=en)[Call or text (469) 972-6565](tel:+14699726565)
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions
### Can physical therapy fix knee pain without surgery?
In most cases, yes. Most knee pain comes from how load is shared between the hip, knee and foot, not from damage that needs surgery. If your evaluation suggests you need a surgeon, I'll tell you.
### Should I stop running or squatting?
Usually not completely. We adjust how much and how hard while we build capacity, so you keep moving instead of losing fitness on the couch.
### Can physical therapy help arthritis or “bone on bone” knees?
Often, yes. Arthritis on an X-ray doesn't always match how much pain you have. Building strength and load tolerance around the knee helps many people move with less pain and delay or avoid surgery.
### Is my knee pain coming from my hip or foot?
Often. The knee sits between them and takes the load they aren't handling. That's why the evaluation looks at your hips, feet and ankles, not just your knee.
### Do you do rehab after knee surgery?
Yes. ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and knee replacement. We follow your surgeon's guidelines and build you all the way back to your sport or activity, not just to walking.
### How long does it take?
Most people feel a difference in the first few weeks. A full plan is usually 6 to 12 weeks, depending on how long it's been going on and what you're getting back to.
### When should I see a doctor first?
If your knee is hot, red and swollen without an injury, locks and won't straighten, or you can't put weight on it after an injury, see a physician first. Otherwise, you can start with physical therapy without a referral.
[See everything we treat →](https://www.revenantpt.com/what-we-treat?hsLang=en)
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## Tired of managing it?
You've tried the rest, the stretching, the foam roller, maybe a few other providers. You don't need more of the same. Pick a time and let's figure out what's actually going on.
✓ We talk through what's going on and what you've tried
✓ I tell you straight whether I can help
✓ No cost, no pressure, no commitment
Rather talk now?
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Email [nevinsaju@revenantpt.com](mailto:nevinsaju@revenantpt.com)
Can't find a time?
## Send me a message
Tell me what's going on and I'll get back to you within 1 to 2 business days.
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