Non-Surgical Orthopedics

KNEE ARTHRITIS TREATMENT

Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Maricopa County and beyond.

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Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.

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OVERVIEW

ABOUT KNEE ARTHRITIS TREATMENT

The first thing people give up is usually the stairs. Not entirely, but you start taking them one at a time, or reaching for the rail without thinking about it. Then it's the long walk, then kneeling down to do anything at floor level. Knee arthritis takes things gradually enough that you adapt to each loss without really registering it.

What's going on underneath is that the cartilage lining the joint has thinned out over the years. Less cushion means the surfaces grind rather than glide, and the joint gets inflamed and sore.

But here's what doesn't get explained often enough. Imaging and pain don't line up nearly as neatly as you'd assume. Badly worn knees can feel fine, and mildly worn ones can hurt every day. The variables making that difference are muscle strength, movement quality, and how much load the joint absorbs. Every one of those is something we can change.

So there's real room to work long before anybody brings up a replacement. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Phoenix, AZ, we go after what's changeable.

BOOKING APPOINTMENTS

Getting in is easy. Call our office to set up a visit, or fill out the online booking form whenever it works for you. We'll match you with the right provider and get your knee looked at soon.

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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

Pick a time by phone or online. We work around your week and get you in without a long wait.

DIAGNOSE

EXAM & IMAGING

We check the knee's motion and alignment, test your strength, watch how you walk, and ask what's gotten harder. Imaging comes in when it'll change the plan.

TREATMENTS

CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM

We build the muscles that take load off the joint, fix movement that grinds it down, and add bracing or an injection where they earn a spot.

FOLLOW UP

WE CALL TO CHECK IN

We track how the knee responds, push the plan forward as you gain strength, and set you up to hold onto it.

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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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I have had a great experience with Dr. Patrick O’Brien . He is very thorough and takes time to explain the detail of every step in each exercise. I also appreciate that each office visit is truly one on one with him. And most importantly -after just one very first session- I felt tremendous relief from lower back pain that had been bothering me for 2 months. I’m grateful for his expertise and highly recommend him.

Kathy C.
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Patrick and the team are outstanding! They are very skilled in their field; they incorporate practices that root out the pain or discomfort; they do a great job of crafting programs and exercises to solve the symptoms being experienced; their customer service is excellent; and, their facility is perfect for the individualized care a person wants. I'm so glad I found them for my particular issues, and I highly recommend them.

Robert L.
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This is my 2nd stint at rehab with Dr Patrick. He’s very knowledgeable and works with you 1 on 1. I would never go to a cookie cutter P/T clinic ever again. I recommend him without reservation.

Susan M.
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What Are You Experiencing?

You may not know specifically what type of treatment you would require. What you do know is that you hurt, and right now that’s really what is most important. To better know how to serve you, please take a few minutes to fill out this brief form describing the discomfort or pain you are experiencing. With a clearer idea, we will contact you to discuss what may be occurring and how we may be able to assist.

LOW HIGH

SEVERE PAIN

If you are experiencing severe or unbearable pain, don’t wait. Call 911 or proceed directly to your nearby hospital. When the emergency is treated, we will then be prepared to work together to assist you in gaining longer-term relief.

MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT

Maybe your pain isn’t keeping you back, but it is making daily living a bit harder than it has to be. If it’s sharp, annoying, or keeps coming back, let us know what you’re dealing with. We can start together to investigate why it’s happening and how we can make it better.

MINOR PAINS & ACHES

Minor aches may not seem significant, but sometimes they are your body’s way of telling you it needs a helping hand. The stiffness, soreness, or occasional pains are great things to bring to our attention. Let us know what you’ve been experiencing, and we’ll point you in the direction of care that prevents small issues from turning into large ones.

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Answering Your Questions

If the cartilage is worn, what's exercise going to do?

Nothing regrows cartilage. What exercise does is build the muscles that absorb force before it reaches the joint. Strong quads and hips carry a real share of that load, and you feel it as less pain.

Will using my knee more wear it out faster?

Almost certainly not. Sitting still is what actually makes arthritic knees worse, since muscles weaken and the joint stiffens. Too much too fast is the real risk, and we'll coach you around that.

Why do stairs hurt more going down than up?

Going down loads the knee harder, because your quad has to control your body weight against gravity. Weak quads and every step registers. It's a strong sign strengthening will help.

Does a brace actually do anything?

For some knees, yes. An unloader brace can shift force away from the worn side of the joint, which helps when the wear is concentrated in one compartment. It's worth trying when the pattern fits.

When does a replacement become the answer?

When pain is constant, the joint is genuinely worn out, and conservative care has hit its ceiling. Most knees have years of decent function left before that point.

"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."

Josh Adams

MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
CEO

"When an athlete gets injured, a team of doctors and therapists evaluates them, orders imaging, and decides the best path forward. If surgery is needed, they go straight to surgery; if not, they get condition-specific physical therapy and targeted injections to speed healing. This is the same process pro athletes use to get back on the field quickly—and at Modern, you can access that same level of care for the same cost as any other physical therapy clinic." - Josh Adams

Without Advanced Imaging

Your PT

is Operating Blindly.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY

What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart is that our physical therapists and orthopedists utilize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. That means care is guided by what we can actually see, not guesswork.

ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN

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