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Osteopathy · Knee & Ankle Pain

Knee &
ankle pain.

From runner's knee to ankle sprains — lower limb injuries need the full chain assessed.

Knee and ankle pain rarely exist in isolation — how you load through the foot, how the hip controls the leg, and how you move all contribute. We assess the full lower limb to find the real driver.

Last updated: October 2026

Knee and ankle pain rarely exist in isolation — how you load through the foot, how the hip controls the leg, and how you move all contribute. We assess the full lower limb to find the real driver.

Common causes

Patellofemoral pain (runner's knee)

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Pain around the kneecap during running, stairs, or squatting. Usually a hip control and quad loading issue.

Patellar and Achilles tendinopathy

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Overload of the patellar or Achilles tendon from sudden load increases. Progressive loading is the most effective treatment.

Ankle sprains and instability

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Lateral ligament sprains are common in sport and daily life. Untreated instability leads to recurrent sprains and long-term joint problems.

IT band syndrome

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Lateral knee pain in runners and cyclists. A hip strength and biomechanics issue — not just "tight" ITB.
Osteopath Steven Eskaf mobilising a patient’s hip and knee while they lie face down on the treatment table
Hands-on treatment at RISE Sports & Spinal.

How we treat it

Lower limb biomechanical assessment, joint mobilisation, targeted strengthening for the hip and lower limb, and graduated return to sport. We also assess footwear and training load.

Ready to get started?

Same-week appointments available. Initial consult 60 min · $149 · HICAPS on-site.

Common questions

FAQ: knee & ankle pain

Should I use a brace for my ankle?
Short-term: sometimes. Long-term: no. Proprioceptive retraining and strengthening are the key to preventing re-injury.
Can I run through knee pain?
Depends on the cause. Many presentations allow continued running with load modification. We'll help you find the threshold.
Is my meniscus tear surgical?
Most meniscal tears respond well to conservative rehab. Exercise therapy outperforms surgery for many tear types.

Further reading

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Can you run with a torn meniscus? →How long does a sprained ankle take to heal? →Is cycling good for your knees? →Knee bursitis: swelling on the front of the knee →Dislocated kneecap: recovery, rehab and stopping it recurring →After a knee replacement: exercises, kneeling and driving →Does running damage your knees? What the research shows →High ankle sprain: why it's slower to heal than a rolled ankle →Knee pain when squatting: what it means and what helps →BJJ knee injuries: ligament sprains, heel hooks and getting back →Knee osteoarthritis: manage pain without surgery →Shin Splints: Why They're Not Just About Pushing Too Hard →Growing Pains and Osgood-Schlatter: Proper Knee Pain Care →ITB Syndrome: Why Foam Rolling Alone Won't Fix It →Patellar Tendinopathy: How to Load Your Way to Recovery →Meniscus Irritation: When Your Knee Doesn't Need Surgery →Ankle Sprains: Why Full Rehab Matters More Than Speed →Runner's knee: why it's rarely just a knee problem →

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