Physical Therapy for Knee & Thigh Pain
What’s missing in your knee rehab?
Knee pain in dance is rarely just about the knee. At DANCE|PREHAB, we are often addressing the pieces above and below it, along with the positions and movement demands that rehab needs to actually prepare you for.
Book A Free Discovery CallWe are often looking above and below the knee, especially at ankle strength in bent-knee positions, because better force absorption does not come from the knee alone.
For many dancers, knee hyperextension is an important part of line and performance demands. We do not treat that reality as irrelevant.
There is “proper alignment” for technique, and dance will then ask for more. We assess how the knee handles pliés, fourth position, turnout, and other dynamic shapes dance will require.
What’s missing in your knee rehab?
Knee pain in dance is rarely just about the knee. At DANCE|PREHAB, we are often addressing the pieces above and below it, along with the positions and movement demands that rehab needs to actually prepare you for.
Book A Free Discovery CallWe are often looking above and below the knee, especially at ankle strength in bent-knee positions, because better force absorption does not come from the knee alone.
For many dancers, knee hyperextension is an important part of line and performance demands. We do not treat that reality as irrelevant.
There is “proper alignment” for technique, and dance will then ask for more. We assess how the knee handles pliés, fourth position, turnout, and other dynamic shapes dance will require.
An Inside Look At Knee & Thigh Rehab
From fundamental progressions to dance-specific needs. Building strength, control, and trust back into the picture.
Knee Injuries We Treat include:
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee) / Inflammation of the tendon below the kneecap, common in jumping sports.
Knee Bursitis / Inflammation of the bursa sacs in the knee, causing pain and swelling.
Quadriceps Tendonitis / Inflammation of the tendon connecting the quadriceps to the kneecap.
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tear / Injury to the ligament on the outer side of the knee from impact or twisting.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury / Injury to the ligament that prevents the shin from moving too far backward.
Chondromalacia Patella / Softening or breakdown of the cartilage under the kneecap, causing pain.
Synovitis / Inflammation of the synovial membrane in the knee, causing pain and swelling.
Knee Fracture (Post-Surgical Rehab) / A break in one of the knee bones, requiring physical therapy to restore function after healing or surgery.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee) / Pain around the kneecap due to overuse or alignment issues.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear / A tear of the ACL, often from sudden changes in direction.
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear / Damage to the ligament on the inside of the knee from impact or twisting.
Meniscus Tear / Cartilage tear between the thigh bone and shin bone, often from twisting.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) / Overuse injury causing inflammation of the IT band on the outside of the knee.
Knee/Patellar Dislocation / The kneecap moves out of its normal position, often requiring strengthening post-injury.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease / Pain and swelling below the kneecap, usually in adolescents from growth spurts and sports.
Patellar Subluxation / Partial dislocation of the kneecap, where it slips out of place temporarily.
Plica Syndrome / Irritation or inflammation of the plica tissue in the knee, leading to pain and swelling.
Pes Anserine Bursitis / Inflammation of the bursa located on the inner side of the knee, below the joint.
Baker’s Cyst / A fluid-filled swelling behind the knee, often related to other knee conditions like arthritis.