Knee Pain Rehabilitation in North Vancouver
Knee pain is rarely just about the knee. It's a joint caught between the hip and the ankle, so pain that shows up there is often driven by how the rest of your lower body is moving and handling load. I assess your whole movement system, not just the knee itself, so we can identify what's actually contributing to your pain and build a plan that addresses it, not just the symptom in front of us.
Your Injury Has a Cause. Let's Find It.
What is causing your pain?
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints among active North Shore residents, and one of the easiest to mistreat without a clear diagnosis, since very different conditions can produce similar-feeling pain. Getting the right diagnosis is what determines the right treatment. Here are some of the conditions I most commonly assess and treat:
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the gradual wearing down of the cartilage that cushions the knee joint, typically causing stiffness and aching pain that's often worse in the morning or after periods of activity.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Patellofemoral pain syndrome causes pain around or behind the kneecap, usually driven by how the kneecap tracks against the thigh bone, and often aggravated by stairs, squatting, or prolonged sitting.
Meniscus Injury
A meniscus injury involves damage to one of the cartilage discs that cushion the knee joint, which can happen suddenly from a twisting movement or gradually through wear over time.
Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)
Patellar tendinopathy is irritation or breakdown of the tendon just below the kneecap, common in sports involving repeated jumping or sprinting, and typically causes pain that worsens with activity.
Ligament Sprains (MCL, LCL, ACL)
A knee ligament sprain is an overstretching or tearing of one of the bands of tissue that stabilize the joint, ranging from a mild sprain to a complete tear, and commonly occurs during contact sports or sudden changes in direction.
What to expect during your session.
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Comprehensive assessment
Every visit starts with a full movement and clinical assessment of your knee and how it connects to your hip and ankle, so we understand what's actually driving your symptoms before recommending any treatment.
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A plan build around you
From there, we build an individualized plan that combines manual therapy with active, exercise-based rehabilitation. You'll know exactly what we're addressing, why, and what the process looks like going forward.
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Built for long-term resilience
We track your progress at every visit, reassessing regularly and adjusting your plan as you improve. The goal is genuine, long-term resilience and a real return to the activities you care about, not an open-ended treatment plan.
How long does recovery take?
This depends on what's actually injured and how significant it is, which is why a proper assessment matters before anyone can give you a real timeline. Many overuse-related knee injuries improve meaningfully within a few weeks of the right loading plan, while more significant tissue involvement takes longer.
Recovery also isn't purely time-based, it follows the same approximate timeline as most soft tissue injuries, which is why your plan is built around where you currently are in that process rather than a one-size-fits-all timeline.
Should I stop running if my knee hurts?
Not always. Whether you should modify or temporarily reduce running depends on the nature and severity of your symptoms, an assessment helps guide appropriate activity changes.
Why does my knee hurt even though I didn't injure it?
Knee pain can develop gradually without one obvious injury. Changes in training, activity, or overall load are common contributors, among other factors an assessment can help identify.