Knee Pain Physio Mernda — Assessment, Treatment & Rehab

Knee osteoarthritis, meniscal tears, “runner’s knee”, patellar tendinopathy or post-surgery stiffness

Get clear answers and evidence-based physiotherapy to reduce pain, rebuild strength and get you moving with confidence again.

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Benefits

How physio can help your knee pain

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Reduce pain & tightness

Targeted exercises and manual therapy to calm aggravated joints, tendons and soft tissue while keeping you moving.

Restore function

Build strength, balance and control so walking, stairs, squatting and getting up from chairs feel easier and more stable.

Prevent flare-ups

Progressive loading, activity guidance and self-management strategies to reduce recurrence and keep you active long term.

Support your goals

Whether that’s playing sport, keeping up with the kids, maintaining independence at home or delaying surgery.

Who It Helps

Common knee problems we see

Knee physio at Radiant Care Health may be right for you if you have:

Knee osteoarthritis – aching, stiffness, swelling or “grinding” pain, especially with stairs, walking or getting up from sitting.

Patellofemoral pain (“runner’s knee”) – pain around or behind the kneecap with running, squatting, hills or prolonged sitting.

Patellar tendinopathy (“jumper’s knee”) – tendon pain at the front of the knee that flares with jumping, stairs or sport.

Meniscal or cartilage injuries – pain, clicking, catching, swelling or a feeling of the knee “giving way”, especially after twisting.

Post-surgery rehab – after arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair or joint replacement when you need structured recovery.

General overuse or sports injuries – from sudden twists on the field to gradually building pain with training.

How It Works

Your pathway to relief

Home visits can be arranged in Mernda and selected nearby suburbs where appropriate—especially for those with reduced mobility or accessing care via My Aged Care, NDIS or DVA.

01. Assessment

We begin by understanding your story—how your knee pain started, what makes it worse and what you want to get back to. Your physio will:

Review your history, previous injuries and any scans or reports

Assess knee range of motion, strength, balance and movement patterns (e.g. walking, stairs, squats)

Perform specific tests to differentiate joint, tendon, cartilage and patellofemoral issues

Explain the likely diagnosis and recovery outlook in clear, practical language

02. Treatment

Your treatment plan is tailored to your knee, your life and your goals. It may include:

Targeted exercise therapy for strength, control and endurance of the hips, knees and ankles (a core treatment for knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain)

Manual therapy where appropriate (joint mobilisation, soft-tissue techniques) to help reduce pain and stiffness

Balance and neuromuscular training to improve stability and reduce falls risk, especially in older adults

Activity guidance and training loads (e.g. walking, sport, gym) so you know how much to do and when to progress

Education about your condition, pain and self-management so you’re confident between sessions

For hip/knee osteoarthritis, discussion of whether the GLA:D® program is appropriate for you

03. Progress

At follow-up visits, we:

Re-check pain levels, swelling, movement and function (stairs, walking distance, sport tasks)

Progress exercises and activity targets as your knee adapts

Provide strategies for flare-ups so you know what to do if symptoms spike

Plan your return to sport, work or higher-level activity with clear milestones