Knee Pain
Knee pain in active individuals, from runner's knee to ligament injuries, assessed and treated with precision.
The knee is a load-bearing joint under significant stress in almost every sport. Knee pain in athletes is rarely just a knee problem: it is usually a sign that the hip, ankle, or whole lower limb kinetic chain is not working as it should.
Common presentations include patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee), iliotibial band syndrome, patellar tendinopathy, ligament sprains, and meniscal irritation. Each requires a specific assessment and treatment approach.
Rudy conducts a full lower limb assessment, analysing how the knee is loaded during sport-specific movements, identifying any biomechanical drivers, and examining the hip, ankle, and foot for contributing factors.
Treatment combines manual therapy to restore mechanics with a structured loading program that builds the capacity of the knee and surrounding structures to handle sport demands.
How we treat it
Lower limb biomechanical assessment
Analysis of knee loading patterns during sport-specific movements to identify the root cause.
Hip and ankle assessment
Evaluation of hip strength, ankle mobility, and foot mechanics as contributors to knee pain.
Manual therapy
Joint mobilisation, ITB and soft tissue work, and patellofemoral joint treatment where indicated.
Load management
Structured modification of training load during rehabilitation to allow tissue recovery.
Tendon rehabilitation
Evidence-based tendon loading protocols for patellar or quadriceps tendinopathy.
Running and movement retraining
Gait retraining and movement pattern correction to reduce compressive and tensile forces at the knee.
Knee Pain: FAQ
It depends on the diagnosis and severity. In many cases, training can continue at a modified load while rehabilitation progresses. Rudy will give you a clear answer at your assessment.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (also called runner's knee) is pain at the front of the knee caused by abnormal loading between the kneecap and femur. It is extremely common in runners, cyclists, and jumping athletes and responds well to targeted rehabilitation.
Most knee conditions can be diagnosed clinically. An MRI is indicated if ligament or meniscal injury is suspected and will change the management plan. Rudy will advise if imaging is necessary.
Yes. Both pre-surgical preparation and post-surgical rehabilitation are services offered at INVICTUS. Strengthening the surrounding muscles and improving function before surgery can support better outcomes during recovery. After procedures such as ACL reconstruction or knee arthroscopy, Rudy will liaise with your surgeon and build a rehabilitation program aligned with the relevant surgical protocols.
Your initial consultation
Your first appointment is 45 minutes.
We start with your history: what’s happening, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and what you’re working towards.
From there, Rudy moves into a physical and orthopaedic examination to identify what’s driving the issue and what’s contributing to it.
Where appropriate, initial treatment follows, and you leave with a clear plan for next steps.
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