Non-Surgical Orthopedics
KNEE PAIN TREATMENT
Serving the greater Pima County Area including Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills, Picture Rocks and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
ABOUT KNEE PAIN TREATMENT
Knee pain comes in a lot of forms. For some people, it’s a dull ache that shows up after a round of golf or a long walk. For others it’s a sharp pain on the stairs, swelling that won’t go down, or a knee that clicks and catches when they squat. Sometimes it’s arthritis. Sometimes it’s a meniscus tear from twisting the wrong way, or a kneecap that doesn’t track quite right. It can also be an old soccer injury that’s been quietly bugging you for years. Very often the hips and thighs are part of the problem, because when those muscles are weak, the knee takes the hit. We almost always start with hands-on care and exercise, and that’s enough for most people.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
Call our office or fill out the form on our website. We’ll get back to you and find a time to come in. If you’ve had X-rays or an MRI of your knee, bring them along.
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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Just tell us when you’re usually free. A sore knee is easier to treat early, so we’ll try to fit you in soon.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
Tell us when it hurts, whether that’s on stairs, getting out of a low chair, or kneeling in the garden. We’ll bend the knee, test your leg strength, and have you do a few squats so we can see how it moves. If a tear seems likely, we’ll talk about imaging.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Most plans focus on building strength in your thighs and hips so the knee doesn’t take all the load. We add stretches for tight muscles and hands-on work to help the joint move better. Depending on the cause, a brace or an injection might be part of it too.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We’ll check your progress at each visit and make the exercises harder as your knee gets stronger. When you’re ready, we’ll help you get back to the walks, hikes, or sports you’ve been missing.
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Testimonials for
The MODERN Approach
At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
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Office was very welcoming from the moment you walked into the office, Marissa and Kelsey were there to greet me. They know all of their patients and treat them like family. Dr. Dault was AMAZING. SHE listened and really searched to find the answers to my pain. Eric was very thorough when doing my ultrasound to diagnose my issue. Their recommendations helped me and in the end my pain decreased! Thank you to the entire team!
Sue Moring
Mesa, AZ Resident
I was in a pretty dark place before starting at the Chandler location. My low back pain was completely debilitating and affecting the quality of my life for many years. I saw Phil once a week for 6 weeks and feel stronger and more confident than I have in many, many years. Phil explained the results of my MRI in great detail and answered my questions (as trivial as they might have been) with respect and understanding... I have been to many physical therapists before and the results I got here were the best. I highly recommend the Chandler location and will go back again if I ever need to!
Rochelle Cotela
Phoenix, AZ Resident
Where do I start with the praise for this Team of miracle workers... I had suffered from chronic lower back pain for the last 8 years due to 32 years of golf and upper back pain due to 13 years of sitting at a desk. I utilized a chiropractor for the past 7 years but the pain ALWAYS came back and I NEVER got better. One visit with Dr. Josh and two X-rays showed the problem was stemming from my foot and a collapsing arch—which my previous chiropractor NEVER took the time to explore and diagnose.
Cory Krebs
Mesa High Football Coach
What Are You Experiencing?
Most people know something is off before they know what to call it. Just describe what daily life actually feels like right now and the team will follow up, talk through what might be driving it, and discuss what a realistic path looks like.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
Sudden and extreme pain that is stopping you from functioning needs immediate attention. Call 911 or go straight to a hospital. Only once the situation is handled can the team help with what recovery looks like after.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Pain that gets in the way without completely shutting the day down. Builds through a long shift, shows up during certain movements, or just sits there in the background. Share what is going on and the team will work through what is likely behind it.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Do you have a hip that tightens up on longer hikes but feels fine otherwise? A wrist that aches after racket sports and takes a day to settle? These so-called “minor” issues can start off small, and then become bigger when left unaddressed.
Quick Diagnosis Form
Answering Your Questions
Why does my knee hurt more going down stairs than up?
Going downstairs, your thigh muscle has to work hard to slow you down, and the kneecap gets pressed into the joint. If those muscles are weak, it hurts. Strengthening them is usually one of the first things we work on.
My knee clicks. Is that bad?
A lot of knees click and it doesn’t mean anything. If the click comes with pain, swelling, or a feeling that the knee locks up, that’s different. We’d want to take a look.
Should I wear a knee brace?
Sometimes it helps, depending on what’s going on. A brace can give support while you heal, but it doesn’t make the muscles stronger. We’ll let you know if one makes sense for you.
Can I keep exercising with a sore knee?
For most people, yes. A swim or an easy bike ride is often kinder to the knee than sitting still all day. If a workout leaves the knee puffy or a lot more sore the next morning, ease up and let us know.
Do I need an MRI before I come in?
No. Most knee problems can be figured out with a good exam. If we think an MRI will change the plan, we’ll order one after we see you.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
CEO
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Your PT
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart from pretty much every other practice is that our physical therapists and orthopedists use advanced imaging to actually SEE what they're doing. Everyone else is working blind.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
