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Knee Pain Physical Therapy in Hillsboro, OR

Move with confidence again, without letting knee pain control your activity

Knee pain is one of the most common issues affecting runners, lifters, athletes, and active adults. Whether symptoms started gradually or after a specific event, such as a workplace injury or auto accident, knee discomfort can make everyday movements, like squatting, climbing stairs, running, or even walking, frustrating.

At Tualatin Valley Physical Therapy, we help patients throughout Hillsboro and the Tualatin Valley improve mobility, amplify strength, restore proper motor patterns, and rebuild movement confidence.

Our focus is not just symptom relief, but long-term resilience.

Common Knee Conditions We Treat

We frequently help patients experiencing:

  • Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain)

  • Tendon irritation (patellar/quad tendon)

  • Meniscus-related pain

  • Ligament sprains and muscular strains

  • Overuse or training-related pain

  • Cartilage/load-sensitivity pain

  • Squatting or lifting pain

  • Stair or downhill pain

  • Swelling or stiffness

  • Pre-/post-surgical knee rehab

  • Recurring flare-ups

Many knee problems are related to:

✔ Load tolerance
✔ Strength imbalance
✔ Movement mechanics
✔ Mobility restrictions

Not simply “wear and tear.”

Physical therapy address more than just how you present in the clinic as knee pain affects you for more than 1-2 hours a week. We address the whole person, including their day-to-day activities and habits..
Dr. Ben of TVPT in Hillsboro evaluating a patient for knee pain by testing the ligaments of their knee to assess stability.

How Physical Therapy Helps

Effective knee rehab focuses on identifying why symptoms developed.

Your treatment plan may include:

  • Strength and asymmetry assessment

  • Movement analysis

  • Mobility evaluation

  • Load tolerance testing

  • Progressive strengthening

  • Tendon capacity loading

  • Stability and control training

  • Gait or running mechanics (if applicable)

  • Flare-up management strategies

Our goal is to help your knee tolerate:

✔ Running
✔ Lifting
✔ Stairs
✔ Training
✔ Daily movement

Safely and confidently.

Why Knee Symptoms Often Persist

Many patients try rest, braces, injections, or passive treatments, yet symptoms return.

Knees typically improve when:

✔ Strength capacity improves
✔ Load is progressed gradually
✔ Movement confidence returns
✔ Mechanics become efficient
✔ Tolerance builds over time

This is where targeted PT makes the difference.

Dr. Ben, physical therapist, helps a patient learn proper squat mechanics to reduce stress on their knees and prevent knee pain
Rest, braces, injections, and other passive treatments do not address the real problems causing knee pain and can lead to deconditioning.

A Movement-Centered Approach to Knee Rehab

Your plan may include:

  • Strength training appropriate to your tolerance

  • Load management and graded progression

  • Mobility as needed for contributing areas

    • Hands-on manual therapy, if indicated

    • Stability and mobility exercises

  • Gait, squat, or movement pattern assessment

  • Education on pacing and flare-up management

Our goal is to help you return to meaningful activity safely and confidently.

Who We Commonly Help

We work with:

  • Runners

  • CrossFit athletes

  • Lifters

  • Field & court athletes

  • Pre-/post-surgical patients

  • Active adults

  • Individuals with recurring knee flare-ups

Whether your goal is performance or pain-free daily movement, rehab is tailored to you.

At Tualatin Valley Physical Therapy we address the whole person using the biopsychosocial model
Dr. Ben, physical therapist, assists a patient as they perform a lunge on a BOSU ball for knee stability to prevent knee pain for runners, athletes, lifters, and surgical recovery.

What to expect

  • One-on-one evaluation and treatment

  • Strength and capacity testing

  • Movement and activity assessment

  • Individualized progression plan

  • Addressing your recovery needs outside of the clinic and beyond just biology

  • Education on lifestyle modifications

Want to get back to running, training, or moving without limitation?

Schedule an evaluation or book a free consultation to discuss your goals.

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Knee Pain FAQs

  • Yes! Physical therapy addresses strength deficits, load tolerance, mobility limitations, and movement mechanics that commonly contribute to knee pain.

  • Not always. At TVPT, we don’t want you to avoid activity, and we typically won’t tell you that you can never “run/train” again. Properly modified training is often what is most beneficial alongside your rehab program.

  • Many cases are related to load management, poor motor control of the hips and/or ankles, strength deficits, tendon irritation, or patellofemoral stress rather than structural damage, unless there is direct trauma (e.g., car accident).

  • Most cases of knee injuries do not require imaging, as imaging findings often do not correlate with symptoms. Clinical assessment is often sufficient. We screen for red flags and refer if needed.

  • Yes, many knee conditions respond very well to conservative rehab without the need for injections that may provide short-term relief by reducing inflammation, but don’t address the root cause(s), as well as expensive imaging and surgery.

  • Many patients notice improvement within 4–6 visits with continued progress over time. Each rehab plan is patient-specific.

  • Yes! Strength progressions, proper motor patterns, stability work, and load tolerance work are highly effective.

  • Absolutely! Load tolerance and movement mechanics are core components of our rehabilitation programs.