Knee Pain

Knee pain is one of the most common orthopaedic complaints we see, ranging from sharp, localised pain at the kneecap to deep aching along the joint line. The knee is a hinge joint sandwiched between two highly mobile structures — the hip and the ankle — which means knee symptoms are often driven by what is happening above and below.

Common contributors include patellofemoral pain syndrome, ligament laxity or sprain, meniscal wear, IT band irritation, and overuse from running, squatting, or repetitive impact. Poor hip control or restricted ankle mobility can quietly overload the knee for months before pain ever appears.

At Functional Restoration Institute, we look at the entire kinetic chain. Treatment combines joint mobilisation, DNS-based stabilisation, gait analysis, and progressive corrective exercise — and, where appropriate, functional medicine support to address systemic inflammation.