Knee pain can make stairs, walking, squatting, running or sport feel like a decision you have to negotiate. Premier provides assessment, hands-on treatment and progressive rehabilitation for knee pain in Brunswick, Fitzroy North and Thornbury. We work out what is aggravating the knee, what you need it to do, and the most useful next step.
Start with the knee problem you have—not a diagnosis you need to guess.
Knee pain can begin after a twist, fall or training change, or gradually become harder to ignore. You may notice pain going downstairs, after sitting, during a run or squat, with swelling, stiffness, clicking or a sense that the knee does not confidently support you.
Your practitioner listens to what changed, examines the relevant movement and strength, and explains what may be contributing. If the findings suggest imaging, medical review or another service is needed, they will guide you to that next step.
What your assessment and treatment can involve
Understand your knee and your goal
We discuss how it began, how the symptoms behave, past injuries and the everyday or sporting tasks you want back to.
Assess the wider picture
Knee symptoms can be affected by the hip, ankle, lower back, strength, movement, footwear and the way your training or daily load has changed. Your assessment focuses on the factors that matter to you—not a generic list of causes.
Begin a tailored plan
Where appropriate and with your consent, treatment can begin at the first appointment. Your plan may include hands-on treatment, movement or strength work, practical activity changes and progressive rehabilitation. Further visits depend on your response and the goal you are working towards.
When a knee assessment may help
- Pain during walking, stairs, squatting, kneeling, running or sport.
- Swelling, stiffness or reduced ability to bend or straighten the knee.
- A knee that feels unstable, catches, clicks or gives way.
- Difficulty returning to training after a twist, fall, overuse problem or surgery.
- Knee pain that keeps returning when you increase activity.
Build back to what your knee needs to do
The objective is more than making the knee feel temporarily quieter. We help you build the confidence and capacity needed for your own next step—whether that is a comfortable walk, a work shift, gym training, a run or sport. Progression is based on your symptoms, current capacity and response to load, rather than a fixed timeline.
Choose a clinic near you
Premier offers physiotherapy and osteopathy across Brunswick, Fitzroy North and Thornbury. Book online and select a clinic and practitioner, or call 03 9481 7794 for help choosing.
Knee pain questions
Should I keep exercising with knee pain?
It depends on the symptoms, the activity and what the knee is ready for. An assessment helps you decide what to temporarily modify and how to keep moving where appropriate.
Do I need a scan before booking?
Not everyone needs imaging before an assessment. Bring any existing scans or reports; your practitioner can explain if further investigation is likely to help.
Will treatment start at the first visit?
Where appropriate, yes. After assessment, your practitioner can begin suitable treatment and discuss the plan for the days ahead.
When should I get urgent medical help?
Seek urgent medical assessment after a significant injury if you cannot bear weight, the knee is visibly deformed, or you have severe swelling, loss of feeling or a cold or pale foot. Call 000 in an emergency.
Get a clear assessment and a plan for the activities you want back.
Book a knee pain assessment.