Knee Pain
Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation
A knee replacement can give you a new opportunity to move with less pain, but surgery is only the beginning of the recovery process. After surgery, your knee may feel swollen, stiff, weak, and difficult to move. Walking can feel unfamiliar. Getting out of a chair may take more effort. Stairs can suddenly become a… Read More
Bursitis
Bursitis can make everyday movements surprisingly uncomfortable. Walking up the stairs, reaching overhead, kneeling, sleeping on your side, or simply getting up from a chair may start to hurt. A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac located near many of the joints in your body. These sacs help reduce friction between bones, tendons, muscles, and… Read More
Joint Pain
Joint pain can turn simple movements into frustrating ones. Many people find relief and improved mobility through joint pain physical therapy. Walking up the stairs, reaching into a cabinet, getting out of a chair, exercising, or even getting comfortable at night may suddenly require more thought than it used to. Sometimes joint pain begins after… Read More
IT Band Syndrome Treatment
IT band syndrome treatment can help when pain along the outside of the knee or thigh makes it difficult to run, cycle, use stairs, walk downhill, or stay active. The iliotibial band, commonly called the IT band, is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh. It begins near… Read More
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Treatment
Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment can help when pain around or behind the kneecap makes it difficult to use stairs, squat, run, jump, sit, or exercise. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term for pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, which is also called the kneecap. It is sometimes called runner’s… Read More
Knee Pain Treatment
Knee pain treatment can help when aching, stiffness, swelling, weakness, or instability makes it harder to walk, climb stairs, work, exercise, or complete daily activities. The knee is a large joint made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and fluid-filled sacs called bursae. Because these structures work together, pain may develop from an injury,… Read More
Can Physical Therapy Help You Avoid Surgery?
Posted by: in Joint Pain & Arthritis on July 31, 2026
Many people can avoid surgery with physical therapy when they seek treatment early for pain or an injury. Whether you’re dealing with chronic knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain, or arthritis, surgery isn’t always the first or best option. Physical therapy can reduce pain, restore strength, improve mobility, and address the root cause of your… Read More
Hip, Knee, and Leg
Hip, knee, and leg physical therapy can help people who are dealing with pain, weakness, stiffness, or trouble moving. These problems may affect your ability to walk, climb stairs, work, exercise, play sports, or complete simple tasks at home. Lower-body pain can begin after a fall, twist, sports injury, or sudden increase in activity. It… Read More
The Surprising Connection Between Weak Glutes and Knee Pain
Posted by: in Knee Pain & Mobility on July 3, 2026
The Surprising Connection Between Weak Glutes and Knee Pain If you’ve been struggling with knee pain, it’s natural to assume the problem is in your knee. However, there is often a connection between weak glutes and knee pain that can be overlooked. After all, that’s where the pain is. However, one of the most common… Read More
The Most Common Summer Sports Injuries We See in Physical Therapy
Posted by: in Sports Rehabilitation on June 24, 2026
Summer is one of the most active times of the year, and with all this activity comes an increased risk of summer sports injuries. Longer days, warmer weather, and outdoor recreation opportunities encourage people to get moving. Whether it’s running local road races, playing pickleball, golfing, hiking Maine trails, cycling, swimming, tennis, softball, or simply… Read More