Knee Pain Physiotherapy in Gorey
Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems treated in physiotherapy. It can affect people of all ages, from runners and athletes to those experiencing joint pain due to arthritis.
The knee absorbs large forces during walking, running and jumping, which means the muscles, ligaments and cartilage around the joint can become irritated or injured. At Physio Solutions in Gorey, we carry out a detailed assessment to identify the cause of your knee pain and develop a tailored rehabilitation plan to help you return to normal activity.
Common Knee Conditions We Treat
Knee pain can come from a number of different structures including cartilage, ligaments, tendons and muscles. We regularly treat runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain), ACL injuries, meniscus injuries, knee ligament injuries (MCL / LCL) and knee arthritis.
Our Approach: Diagnose, Treat, Rehabilitate
Diagnose – identify the exact cause of your knee pain.
Treat – reduce pain and restore movement.
Rehabilitate – rebuild strength, control and confidence.
This approach helps ensure long-term recovery and reduces the risk of recurrence.
Understanding Knee Pain
Knee pain often develops due to a combination of factors rather than a single cause. These may include:
- Muscle weakness (particularly the quadriceps or hips)
- Changes in training load
- Poor movement patterns
- Reduced control during running or sport
- Previous injury
A detailed physiotherapy assessment helps identify these contributing factors and guide the right treatment plan.
How Physiotherapy Helps Knee Pain
Treatment begins with understanding the underlying cause of your symptoms. Physiotherapy may include:
- Exercise rehabilitation – progressive strengthening and control exercises to improve knee stability and function.
- Manual therapy – hands-on treatment to reduce stiffness and improve joint movement.
- Load management – guidance on modifying activity levels during recovery.
- Advanced therapies – shockwave therapy and laser therapy where appropriate.
Our goal is not just to reduce pain, but to improve how your knee functions and prevent future problems.
Strength, Control & Return to Activity
A key part of knee rehabilitation is restoring strength, movement control and confidence. We use structured rehabilitation and objective strength testing to guide recovery. This allows us to identify strength deficits, track progress, guide your progression back to activity and reduce the risk of re-injury – particularly important for athletes and those returning to higher levels of activity.
Rehabilitation Classes for Knee Injuries
For many knee injuries, structured strength training is essential. We offer small group rehabilitation classes in our rehab gym, allowing close supervision while progressing exercises safely. These classes are particularly helpful for ACL injuries, runner’s knee, meniscus injuries, ligament injuries and knee arthritis.
Our ACL Rehabilitation Class is designed to guide patients through the later stages of recovery following ACL injury or surgery. Many patients complete this programme stronger and more confident than before their injury.
Excellent Value
Rehabilitation classes cost €140 for four one-hour sessions. See our classes.
Common Symptoms We Assess
You may benefit from physiotherapy if you are experiencing:
- Knee pain when running or walking
- Swelling in the knee
- Instability or giving way
- Pain going up or down stairs
- Stiffness or reduced movement
- Difficulty returning to sport
Early assessment can help prevent symptoms becoming more persistent.
Book a Knee Assessment
Knee pain can become ongoing if not properly addressed. We combine accurate diagnosis, hands-on treatment and structured rehabilitation to help you recover and return to activity with confidence. When booking, select “Initial Physiotherapy Appointment”.
