We treat knee pain at our Roxboro clinic in the West Island, from runner’s knee and patellar tendinopathy to meniscus and ligament injuries. Your physiotherapist pinpoints the cause, then builds a plan to match it. No doctor’s referral needed to book.
Symptoms
Knees rarely hurt for no reason, and where it hurts tells us a lot. Knee pain shows up differently depending on what’s involved:
- Pain at the front of the knee, worse on stairs or after sitting (patellofemoral, runner’s knee)
- Pain at the kneecap tendon with jumping or squatting (patellar tendinopathy)
- Sharp pain with twisting motions, sometimes catching or locking (meniscus)
- Instability or a feeling of giving way (ligament involvement, often ACL or MCL)
- Diffuse ache that worsens with activity (early osteoarthritis)
How we treat it
The assessment narrows down which structures are involved and what kind of plan fits. Most knee pain responds to a combination of manual therapy, targeted strengthening (quadriceps, glutes, hip and ankle control), and activity modification while symptoms settle. Surgical referral is reserved for clear ligament tears in active patients, locked menisci, or osteoarthritis that hasn’t responded to conservative care.
Services that treat this
Frequently asked
- Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist for Knee Pain?
- No. In Quebec you can book physiotherapy directly, without a doctor’s referral. Some insurance plans require one for reimbursement, so check with your insurer.
- How soon can I book an assessment?
- Call the clinic and we will book your assessment, usually with the physiotherapist and time you prefer. You can also book online any time.
- What languages do you offer care in?
- Our team treats in French, English, Arabic, and Cantonese.