Non-Surgical Orthopedics
KNEE ARTHRITIS TREATMENT
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Sun Lakes, Maricopa, Ocotillo, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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OVERVIEW
ABOUT KNEE ARTHRITIS TREATMENT
Most people learn they have knee arthritis in a doctor's office, looking at an image and hearing the word "wear." It sounds final, like something that only goes one direction from here.
The wear part is accurate. Cartilage inside the joint thins over the years, the surfaces stop gliding cleanly, and the joint gets inflamed and stiff. That's what produces the morning stiffness, the ache after a long day, and the stairs you've started taking one at a time.
What isn't accurate is that the wear determines your experience. Imaging and pain line up far more loosely than people expect. Some badly worn knees work well. Some barely worn ones hurt daily. The explanation for that gap sits in muscle strength, movement quality, and how much force the joint absorbs, and all three can be improved.
That's the part nobody mentions in the imaging appointment, and it's where treatment actually gets traction. At Modern Medicine of Sun Lakes, AZ, we work on those factors rather than the picture.
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 absorb load for the joint, correct movement that grinds it down, and add bracing or an injection where they earn a place.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
We track how the knee responds, advance the plan as you gain strength, and set you up to hold the gains.
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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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5 Star Reviews
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Surgeries Avoided
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Orthopedic Experts
I highly recommend Modern Physical Therapy in Sun Lakes. Dr. McKenna Brown was my Physical Therapist. She was excellent and when I left, so did the pain I arrived with. Both of her Techs, Laurence and Brayden were great. They all work together like a well oiled machine. It was easy to tell that everyone there, including Jake PT were all good at their jobs. It was always a pleasure to be greeted by Lexi at the front desk. Needless to say I was kind of sorry I had leave but I plan on stopping by to say hello from time to time.
Julie Mitchell
Mesa, AZ Resident
I’ve had such a positive experience here! The entire team is incredibly kind, welcoming, and easy to talk to. They know every patient by name and remember the details of your care. They work together seamlessly to make sure you feel supported, confident, and prepared—both in sessions and at home. They’ve also been super flexible with my work schedule. I was nervous going in based on past PT experiences, but this team completely changed that. Highly recommend!!!!
Sierra Brighton
Phoenix, AZ Resident
With the help of Dr. McKenna Brown and her staff, I was able to regain my mobility and get back to my normal routine. She was patient, understanding, and encouraging, and I always felt like she had my best interests at heart. Jake and all the staff are professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I can’t thank them enough for the amazing care they provided.
JP K
Mesa High Football Coach
What Are You Experiencing?
Most people don’t walk in knowing the exact treatment. They just know something hurts. That’s enough. Use the short form to tell us what’s going on, even if it’s just “my back feels tight” or “this pain won’t leave me alone.” Once we get it, we’ll give you a call and talk through what might be happening and how we can help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If the pain is so strong you can’t think straight, don’t wait. Call 911 or get to the hospital. Your safety comes first. Once that’s handled, we’ll be here to focus on the next steps with you.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This kind of pain doesn’t always stop your day, but it makes everything harder. Some describe it as sharp, others say it’s dull and always there. However you explain it, just write it down. We’ll use that to start figuring out what’s going on.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Little aches may seem easy to ignore, but they add up. A stiff shoulder in the morning, sore feet after work, or that one spot that acts up every now and then, they matter too. Tell us what you’ve noticed, and we’ll help you get ahead of it.
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Answering Your Questions
Is the damage going to keep getting worse?
Arthritis does progress, but the rate varies enormously and it isn't a steady slide. Plenty of people stay at roughly the same level for years. Staying strong and active is one of the better things you can do to influence that.
Why does one knee hurt and not the other?
Usually because they haven't been loaded equally. An old injury, a difference in alignment, or a habit of favoring one side over the years all concentrate wear unevenly. Worth looking at how you move.
Does cracking or grinding mean something bad?
Should I be taking supplements for this?
The evidence is mixed at best, and they're not a substitute for strengthening. If one seems to help you, there's little harm, but don't let it replace the work that reliably changes things.
Is there a point where exercise stops helping?
Not really. Even advanced arthritis responds to strengthening, and people going into a replacement with strong legs recover better anyway. The work isn't wasted at any stage.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
MODERN MEDICINE
CEO
Without Advanced Imaging
Your PT
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What separates MODERN SPORTS MEDICINE from just about every other company is our physical therapists and orthopedists utlize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. Everyone else is operating blindly.
ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN
we TREAT you
like a 200
Million-Dollar
Athlete
so you can get back to
work or play
FASTER.
