01Common condition
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Pain on the outside of the hip that is often sensitive when lying on that side, walking, climbing stairs or standing for longer periods.
Conditions & injuries
Hip & knee
Hip and knee concerns can follow sport, overload, a twisting movement or gradually increasing sensitivity.
02Common condition
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Pain around or behind the kneecap that often increases with stairs, squatting, running or prolonged sitting with bent knees.
03Common condition
Runner’s knee (IT band syndrome)
Pain on the outside of the knee that mainly occurs during running or cycling and often increases as the activity continues.
04Common condition
Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinopathy)
Pain in the patellar tendon, usually just below the kneecap. Jumping, sprinting, running and climbing stairs may provoke it.
05Common condition
Meniscus or cruciate ligament injury
An injury often caused by a twisting or sporting movement. Swelling, instability, pain or temporary difficulty fully bending and straightening the knee may occur.
Personal guidance
How physiotherapy may help
We begin with a conversation and physical assessment. Together, we then create a plan that combines clear explanations, suitable exercises and a gradual return to the activities that matter to you.
Good to know
This information can help you recognise common conditions, but it is not a diagnosis. Similar symptoms can have different causes. A personal assessment helps determine what may be happening and what support is appropriate.
A next step
Would you like to discuss your concern?
Feel free to get in touch. You do not need to know the exact name of your condition beforehand.