Knee Osteoarthritis / Degenerative Meniscus

Are you experiencing persistent knee pain, stiffness, swelling, or discomfort when walking, exercising, or using stairs? At DCM Physiotherapy, we provide personalised assessment, manual therapy, rehabilitation and injection treatment for suitable patients with knee osteoarthritis and degenerative meniscus problems.

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced movement of the knee. A degenerative meniscus is a gradual change or wear of the meniscus, the cartilage that helps cushion and stabilise the knee joint.

These conditions can develop gradually and may be associated with:

Knee pain during walking, stairs, squatting, or exercise
Stiffness, particularly after periods of rest
Swelling or a feeling of fullness around the knee
Reduced knee movement
Pain after prolonged standing or activity
Clicking, catching, or discomfort within the knee
Difficulty maintaining normal levels of activity

Knee osteoarthritis and degenerative meniscus problems can affect your mobility, exercise, work, and everyday activities. A thorough assessment can help identify the likely source of your symptoms and determine whether injection treatment may be appropriate.

At DCM Physiotherapy, we create tailored treatment plans based on your symptoms, lifestyle, activity levels, and recovery goals.

1. Assessment & Diagnosis

A comprehensive assessment of your knee, movement, strength, symptoms, and functional limitations helps identify the factors contributing to your pain and guides your treatment plan.

2. Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques, including joint mobilisation and soft tissue techniques, can help reduce pain and stiffness and improve knee movement. Manual therapy can be combined with exercise and rehabilitation to support your recovery.

3. Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy

A personalised rehabilitation programme can help strengthen the muscles around your knee and improve balance, mobility, stability, and overall leg function. Exercises can be progressed gradually according to your symptoms and goals, helping you return to walking, running, sport, or other activities.

4. Load Management & Activity Advice

We help you understand how to manage your activity levels without unnecessarily avoiding movement. Advice on walking, exercise, work, and recreational activities can help you gradually build your knee's tolerance and confidence.

5. Injection Therapy

For suitable patients, injection therapy may be considered to help manage persistent knee pain associated with osteoarthritis or degenerative meniscus problems. Following a thorough assessment, we can discuss the most appropriate injection option for your individual condition.

Your clinician will explain the potential benefits, risks, expected outcomes, and alternative treatment options before proceeding.

Take the First Step Toward a More Comfortable Knee

Don’t let knee pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility stop you from walking, exercising, or enjoying your everyday activities. If you are experiencing persistent symptoms associated with knee osteoarthritis or a degenerative meniscus, DCM Physiotherapy can assess your condition and discuss whether injection treatment is suitable for you.

📞 Call us today at 07356273553 or book an appointment online to arrange your knee assessment.