Knee Osteoarthritis

Wear of the cartilage in the knee joint, leading to stiffness, reduced motion, and pain with walking, stairs, and standing up from a chair.

Wear and tear on the knee's cartilage and cushioning pads.

Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage covering the ends of the femur and the top of the tibia gradually wears down. The knee also has two meniscal cartilage pads that can be affected.

As the cartilage becomes brittle and bone spurs develop, the joint becomes stiffer, range of motion decreases, and patients experience weakness, pain, and difficulty walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs.

Physical Therapy can improve range of motion, strength, walking ability, and pain management. Aquatic therapy, with a personalized exercise program in the water, is often especially helpful given its low impact on the joint.

Knee Osteoarthritis at Empower Physical Therapy & Aquatics Institute

Building strength and motion without overloading the joint.

A combination of land-based strengthening and low-impact aquatic therapy helps manage pain while keeping the knee as strong and mobile as possible.

No referral needed. Most insurances accepted. In most cases, you can be seen within the same week.

Treatment goals for less pain and more mobility, day to day.

Improved Range of Motion

Recover the knee mobility needed for daily tasks.

Reduced Pain with Movement

Make walking, stairs, and standing more comfortable.

Increased Strength

Support the joint with stronger surrounding muscles.

Improved Walking Ability

Move confidently and steadily for longer distances.

Schedule Your Appointment

No referral needed. Most insurances accepted. Same-week appointments available.

Your first visit is a thorough evaluation: come in, tell us everything, and leave with a plan.

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