Knee Pain Treatment in Reno
Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for Stronger, Healthier Knees
What’s Causing My Knee Pain?
Knee pain can stem from many sources—joint irritation, soft tissue injury, movement dysfunction, or degenerative changes like osteoarthritis. Whether you’re recovering from a sprain or dealing with long-standing stiffness or clicking, one thing is clear: you are not your MRI.
At Strength in Motion, we help you understand your condition, move past fear, and build a knee that’s not just pain-free—but resilient.
MRI Findings ≠ Pain
A 2020 study found that 97% of healthy, pain-free knees showed abnormalities on MRI—like cartilage defects, meniscal tears, or bone marrow lesions.1 These are often normal age-related changes, not signs of damage requiring rest or surgery.
Imaging can be helpful when combined with clinical examination—but by itself, it doesn’t predict pain or function.
Knee Osteoarthritis: It’s Not Just “Wear and Tear”
Many people are told that knee osteoarthritis (OA) means their joint is “worn out.” But the latest research shows OA is a whole joint disease, involving:
- Inflammation
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of joint coordination
- Biomechanical overload
And exercise—not rest—is the most effective treatment.
- A 2022 consensus from the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) recommends exercise as first-line treatment for knee OA, along with education and weight management if needed.2
- Strength training improves pain, mobility, and cartilage health, even in moderate to severe OA.3
Common Knee Conditions We Treat
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- ACL and meniscus rehab
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Post-surgical recovery
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Runner’s knee
- Movement-related knee pain
Whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or just want to walk without pain, we’ll help you rebuild confidence and return to the activities you love.
Our Approach to Knee Pain
At Strength in Motion, we take a personalized, movement-focused approach to knee rehab—whether you’re managing arthritis, recovering from an injury, or preparing to return to sport.
Whole-Body Movement Assessment
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques can reduce stiffness and restore joint glide, especially in early treatment phases.
Strength & Load Management
We use progressive resistance training to build strength in the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. This improves joint loading and reduces pain—even in people with significant cartilage changes.
Pilates-Based Stability & Control
Pilates improves knee alignment, trunk control, and movement efficiency. It’s a powerful tool for reducing compensatory strain on the knee.
Get Back on Your Feet—Stronger Than Ever
At Strength in Motion, we help people in Reno overcome knee pain through education, progressive rehab, and whole-body strength.
References
- Horga LM, et al. Prevalence of abnormal findings in asymptomatic knees on MRI: a cross-sectional study in healthy adult volunteers. Skeletal Radiol. 2020;49(7):1099–1107.
- Bannuru RR, et al. OARSI guidelines for the non-surgical management of knee, hip, and polyarticular osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2022;30(3):333–343.
- Fransen M, et al. Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;1:CD004376.
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