Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people in Powell, OH seek physical therapy. Whether it started suddenly or has been bothering you for years, knee pain can limit walking, stairs, squatting, working out, and even simple daily tasks.
The good news? Most knee pain improves quickly with targeted physical therapy.
Below are the 7 most common causes of knee pain and how specialized treatment at Kadence Physical Therapy can help you recover faster.
🔴 1. Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)
Arthritis causes the cartilage in the knee to wear down. Common symptoms include:
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Morning stiffness
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Pain with standing or walking
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Swelling
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Reduced mobility
✔ How PT helps:
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Strengthens surrounding muscles
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Reduces stiffness
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Improves balance
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Increases joint space mobility
🔴 2. Meniscus Tear
Meniscus injuries happen due to twisting or lifting.
Symptoms:
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Sharp pain
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Locking/catching
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Difficulty bending the knee
✔ How PT helps:
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Reduces inflammation
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Restores knee stability
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Improves squatting and walking
🔴 3. Patellofemoral Pain (Front Knee Pain)
Often caused by:
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Weak hip/glute muscles
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Overuse
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Poor tracking of the kneecap
✔ How PT helps:
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Hip strengthening
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Patellar tracking correction
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Taping (if needed)
🔴 4. Tendinitis (Tendon Overload)
Common in runners, jumpers, and athletes.
✔ How PT helps:
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Eccentric strengthening
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Load management
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Activity modification
🔴 5. Bursitis
Pain and swelling from irritated fluid-filled sacs around the knee.
✔ PT can:
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Reduce irritation
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Improve flexibility
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Restore pain-free kneeling and walking
🔴 6. IT Band Syndrome
Pain on the outside of the knee, often from running imbalance.
✔ PT corrects:
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Hip weakness
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Poor running mechanics
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Tightness contributing to the pain
🔴 7. Post-Surgical Knee Pain
Common after:
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Total knee replacement
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ACL surgery
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Meniscus repair
✔ PT focuses on:
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Regaining strength
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Restoring range of motion
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Improving balance and gait
🟩 How Kadence Physical Therapy Treats Knee Pain
At Kadence PT in Powell, you get one-on-one personalized care focused on:
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Strength and mobility
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Manual therapy
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Balance training
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Functional movement retraining
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Home exercise program
We treat the root cause — not just the symptoms.
📍 Kadence Physical Therapy – Powell, OH
25 Hidden Ravines Dr, Suite B, Powell, OH 43065
📞 614-400-1087
🙌 Want to get rid of knee pain?
Book your appointment today and start moving pain-free.
