The Movement Doctors are the Upstate’s knee pain experts
Athletes and active adults push through pain—it’s part of your nature. But knowing when pain is more than just discomfort is key to avoiding a serious injury.
Following a comprehensive evaluation to establish the root cause of your pain, we’ll develop a personalized plan of treatment that empowers you to move confidently and without fear of further injury.
Don’t let small pain become a big setback
Untreated knee pain can worsen existing injuries and lead to new ones, as compensatory movements push the body out of alignment. If you’re experiencing knee pain, don’t wait for things to get worse - schedule an evaluation with us today.
Recovery Roadmap: Knee Pain
If you are starting your recovery journey, we’d love to be your partner. In the meantime, this essential guide can get you on the road to recovery today!
- Understanding Your Treatment Options
- Recovery times & Milestones
- Essential Exercises for Prehab
- Ensuring Long-term health
Recovery Roadmap: Knee Pain
If you are starting your recovery journey, we’d love to be your partner. In the meantime, this essential guide can get you on the road to recovery today!
Knee Pain Frequently Asked Questions
- What causes knee pain?
Knee pain in athletes and active adults is often caused by overuse injuries, improper movement mechanics, or acute injuries during sports. Common issues include ACL tears, patellar tendinitis (jumper’s knee), and runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome). High-impact activities, repetitive stress, or improper landing mechanics can also lead to meniscus tears or IT band syndrome, all of which contribute to knee pain. Preventing and addressing knee pain early can help you stay active and avoid long-term damage.
- What causes pain behind the knee?
For athletes, back of knee pain is often linked to hamstring tendinitis, Baker's cysts, or injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). These conditions are common in sports involving sudden stops, jumps, or rapid direction changes. Pain behind the knee can also develop due to overtraining, especially in sports like running, cycling, or weightlifting. It's essential to get a proper diagnosis to prevent more serious conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- What causes inner knee pain?
Inner knee pain, or medial knee pain, is frequently caused by medial meniscus tears or MCL (medial collateral ligament) injuries, both of which are common in contact sports like football and basketball. Repetitive stress or improper landing techniques during running, jumping, or squatting can also cause pes anserine bursitis, which leads to pain on the inner side of the knee. Athletes involved in pivot-heavy sports or endurance running are more prone to these injuries.
- How do I get rid of knee pain?
The key to getting rid of knee pain is identifying the root cause, especially for athletes and active adults who put extra strain on their knees. While it can be tempting to simply treat the symptoms, focusing on pain relief alone often overlooks the biomechanical issues that triggered the problem in the first place. Addressing the root cause with a combination of physical therapy, corrective exercises, and injury prevention strategies is essential for long-term recovery and preventing future setbacks.
- How can I relieve knee pain at home?
The best solution for knee pain is finding the root cause and addressing it with targeted exercises. If you can’t come in for an evaluation or you want to get started immediatiley, we've created a home guide designed for athletes and active adults to help alleviate knee pain.
Our Mission
Our mission to empower those for whom movement is a way of life.
We are the architects of comebacks, and the engineers of success. The experts who have seen this before, and the partners that finally solve the problem. We are the attendants to champions, and the heralds of victory. We are… The Movement Doctors.
How We Work
Part art, part science - our work combines cutting edge techniques with hard-won insights to ensure our clients leave the recovery process stronger than ever.
Here For You
For athletes and active adults, physical therapy isn’t just about relieving pain. It’s about getting back on the path to achieving your goals. We act as partners on that journey, with a program tailored to your unique mind, body, and story.
A Bespoke Experience
With a boutique, personalized experience - you’ll feel the care and intentionality of our team from our first conversation to our final session.
