Knee Pain Physiotherapy in Vancouver
Knee pain can interrupt a morning walk, make stairs harder or leave you unsure about returning to running. Cadence Physiotherapy & Rehab provides one-on-one assessment in Vancouver to help you decide on a practical next step.
Book a physiotherapy assessment
Understanding your knee symptoms
Knee pain can follow a twist or other injury, or develop gradually. Possible causes include sprains, tendon problems, kneecap-related pain and osteoarthritis. Swelling, locking and instability are useful details to report, but they do not establish a diagnosis on their own.
Reasons to seek assessment
- Pain on stairs, during squats or after sitting
- Discomfort with walking, running or jumping
- Stiffness or reduced confidence loading the leg
- Symptoms that persist or limit everyday tasks
When to seek urgent care
Get urgent medical assessment if you cannot bear weight or move your knee, it is badly swollen or deformed, or it locks or repeatedly gives way. A hot, red knee with fever or feeling unwell needs urgent assessment for possible infection.
Your assessment at Cadence
We ask about the location and onset of pain, any swelling, recent activity changes and your goals. Examination may include knee movement, strength, walking and tasks such as a step or squat when appropriate. Previous injuries, operations and your current training schedule help us understand what a useful plan needs to cover.
A plan that fits your daily life
Your plan may include progressive strengthening, movement practice, activity adjustments and guidance for managing symptoms between visits. We can build towards a concrete goal, such as negotiating stairs, hiking or returning to a court sport. The amount of exercise and the pace of progression are adjusted to your starting point and response.
Understand. Practise. Progress.
We explain what we find, agree on meaningful goals and review your response. Bring your questions, your previous treatment experience and the activities you want to get back to.
Frequently asked questions
Is all knee pain runner’s knee?
No. Runner’s knee is a specific presentation of pain around or behind the kneecap. This broader knee assessment considers other explanations too, including the possibility that medical assessment is needed.
Can I keep training?
That depends on the injury and your symptoms. Bring your training schedule so we can discuss which demands need changing and which activities may remain manageable. An injury with substantial swelling, locking or instability should be assessed before you push through it.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Wear clothing that allows comfortable movement. Bring relevant reports or instructions from other clinicians, along with your questions and insurance details if you would like help with direct billing. Coverage depends on your plan.
Book your Vancouver physiotherapy appointment
Find Cadence Physiotherapy & Rehab at 706–550 W Broadway, near Broadway & Cambie and Broadway–City Hall station. We welcome people from Fairview, Mount Pleasant, Cambie and surrounding Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Book online or call 604-738-4900. You can also contact the clinic if you are unsure which appointment to choose.
Explore running physiotherapy and assessments or return to conditions we treat.
Further reading: NHS: Knee pain. General information only; individual assessment guides diagnosis and treatment.
