Lower Limb Conditions We Treat
The hip, knee, ankle, and foot form a kinetic chain — and problems in one area often influence the others. Our physiotherapists assess the full picture of lower limb function, not just the painful joint in isolation.
- Hip osteoarthritis and hip replacement rehabilitation
- Hip labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (hip bursitis)
- Gluteal tendinopathy and hip flexor injuries
- ACL, MCL, and PCL knee ligament injuries
- Meniscus tears and knee cartilage conditions
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee)
- Knee osteoarthritis and knee replacement rehabilitation
- IT band syndrome
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)
- Ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability
- Achilles tendinopathy and Achilles rupture rehabilitation
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
- Stress fractures of the lower leg and foot
Hip Conditions
Hip pain is a common presentation across all age groups — from active young adults with labral tears or impingement, to middle-aged patients with gluteal tendinopathy, to older adults managing osteoarthritis or recovering from hip replacement surgery. Each of these requires a different treatment approach, and accurate assessment is critical.
We work extensively with hip replacement rehabilitation, following your surgeon's post-operative protocol from the earliest stages of recovery through to full return to activity. Starting rehabilitation promptly after surgery significantly reduces recovery time and improves long-term outcomes.
Knee Injuries and Rehabilitation
The knee is the most commonly injured joint in recreational and competitive sport — and it's also heavily affected by the cumulative wear of osteoarthritis. Whether your knee problem is the result of a sudden injury or years of loading, physiotherapy plays a central role in recovery.
For ligament injuries like ACL tears, we'll help you understand whether conservative management or surgical reconstruction is the better path for your situation — and whichever route you take, we'll guide your rehabilitation from start to finish. For knee osteoarthritis, progressive exercise is among the most powerful treatments available and consistently outperforms passive approaches.
Ankle, Foot and Lower Leg
Ankle sprains are often undertreated — dismissed as minor injuries that will heal on their own. Left unrehabilitated, they frequently become chronic instability problems that limit activity for years. We take ankle injuries seriously and make sure you regain the proprioception, strength, and stability needed to prevent recurrence.
Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and shin splints are among the most common overuse injuries we see, particularly in runners. These conditions respond very well to a combination of progressive loading exercise, manual therapy, and load management — but they require patience and consistency. We'll build a program you can stick to.
Biomechanical assessment. Many lower limb conditions are driven by movement patterns, muscle imbalances, or foot mechanics that place abnormal load on specific structures. We assess the full lower limb kinetic chain to identify contributing factors — and address them as part of your treatment program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is recovery from knee or hip replacement?
Most people reach functional independence within 6–12 weeks of a joint replacement, with full recovery typically taking 3–6 months. Consistent physiotherapy throughout this period is essential for the best outcome.
Can physiotherapy treat plantar fasciitis?
Yes — physiotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for plantar fasciitis. A combination of calf and plantar fascia loading exercises, manual therapy, and activity modification resolves most cases. It takes consistency, but the results are durable.
Do I need surgery for a meniscus tear?
Many meniscus tears — particularly degenerative tears in middle-aged and older adults — respond as well or better to physiotherapy as they do to surgery. Traumatic tears in younger, active patients sometimes require surgical repair. We'll help you understand your options.
I've had multiple ankle sprains — what can physiotherapy do?
Recurrent ankle sprains are a sign that the ankle hasn't regained the proprioception and stability lost after the original injury. Physiotherapy addresses this directly — balance and coordination training, peroneal strengthening, and sport-specific progressions significantly reduce the risk of future sprains.
Serving Kingston and the Region
Located at 1479 John Counter Boulevard, Unit 201, Kingston, Ontario. Call 613-384-2664 or book online to get started.