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    Lower Limb Clinic
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    Knee Pain Treatment

    Ligament, meniscal, kneecap or arthritic knee pain is physiotherapy-led at Lower Limb Clinic. And because many knee problems start in the feet, the podiatry team is under the same roof when your mechanics are the cause.
    HCPC Registered health professionalRoyal College of Podiatry MemberFellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of GlasgowMember of the Chartered Society of PhysiotherapyPhysio First member clinic

    HCPC Registered Chiropodists & Podiatrists · Royal College of Podiatry Member · Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow · MCSP Chartered Physiotherapist · Physio First Member · BUPA & WPA Recognised

    What is Knee Pain?

    Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. While some knee problems require orthopaedic intervention, most respond well to accurate diagnosis, targeted rehab, and addressing what's driving the load, which is sometimes the foot, ankle, or hip rather than the knee itself.

    At Lower Limb Clinic, knee pain starts with our physiotherapy-led injury assessment: ligament and meniscal injuries, patellofemoral (kneecap) pain, ITB syndrome, and knee osteoarthritis. Because our physiotherapist works alongside specialist podiatrists, knee problems that turn out to be driven by foot biomechanics are handed across internally, and you never pay for the same assessment twice.

    Common Symptoms

    • Pain around or behind the kneecap
    • Pain going up or down stairs
    • Pain after sitting for long periods
    • Grinding or clicking in the knee
    • Swelling around the knee
    • Knee giving way or feeling unstable

    Common Causes

    • Poor foot biomechanics (overpronation)
    • Weak hip and gluteal muscles
    • Tight quadriceps or hamstrings
    • Leg length discrepancy
    • Training errors in runners
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Previous knee injuries

    How We Treat Knee Pain

    Your assessment starts with our Chartered Physiotherapist: a full movement and strength assessment, a clear diagnosis, and a staged rehab plan with treatment starting the same visit. Where the assessment shows your feet are driving the problem (overpronation, orthotic history, foot symptoms alongside the knee), our podiatry team takes over the biomechanical side, and custom orthotics can reduce the abnormal stress reaching the knee.

    Physiotherapy Assessment & Rehab

    Movement and strength testing, diagnosis, and a progressive rehab plan for ligament, meniscal, kneecap and arthritic knee pain.

    Custom Orthotics

    Precisely designed to control foot motion and reduce stress on the knee.

    Exercise Programme

    Targeted strengthening for hip, thigh, and lower leg muscles.

    Footwear Advice

    Guidance on supportive shoes for your specific needs and activities.

    Ready to get knee pain treated?

    When to Seek Professional Help

    • Knee pain persists for more than a few days
    • You can't fully straighten or bend your knee
    • The knee is swollen, red, or warm
    • You feel instability or the knee gives way
    • Pain is affecting your daily activities

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about Knee Pain at Lower Limb Clinic.

    Paul McMullan

    Clinically reviewed by Paul McMullan

    MSc Podiatric Sports Medicine (QMUL) · FRCPSGlasg · HCPC Registered

    Lead Podiatrist & Clinical Director, Lower Limb Clinic Belfast

    Get Expert Treatment

    Your appointment

    Physiotherapy Injury Assessment · Back, Hip, Knee & Whole Body

    £75 · 45 min

    Chartered Physiotherapist Rory McIntyre · Ormeau Road

    • Same-week appointments available
    • No GP referral needed
    • MSc-qualified specialists
    Book Online · £75028 9013 9185

    Knee pain driven by your feet? If you have an orthotic history or foot symptoms alongside it, the Podiatry Injury Assessment (£140, ultrasound included) is the right door. Book that instead.

    Not sure whether your problem is podiatry or physiotherapy? Pick either assessment. If it belongs with the other clinician, we move you across ourselves and you never pay for the same assessment twice.

    Recommended Treatment

    Physiotherapy & Knee Rehab

    Find Your Nearest Clinic

    Get specialist Knee Pain treatment at your nearest Belfast clinic

    Lisburn Road Clinic

    385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP

    Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 9am-1pm

    Ormeau Road Clinic

    373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP

    We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.