Mobility and swelling
Flexion, extension, warmth, effusion and progression.
FRKnee pain · Geneva
Knee pain assessment and rehabilitation in Geneva
A conservative strategy based on movement, strength, load tolerance, joint context and the activities you want to regain.
Rue de Fribourg 7 · 1201 Geneva
✓More than 20 years of clinical practice✓ASCA-recognised therapist✓NVS Class A · ISPRM
01
Treat function, not only the knee image
Knee pain may follow trauma, overload, a training change or develop gradually. Examination considers swelling, mobility, strength and capacity for walking, squatting or stairs.
Osteoarthritis or an imaging finding may be relevant without determining pain intensity by itself. The plan connects findings to function and priorities.
Rehabilitation may include load management, exercise, manual treatment, medical massage and selected technologies. A locked knee, post-traumatic instability or major swelling may require medical review.
02 · IMG CLINICAL REASONING
Key elements of assessment
The examination distinguishes capacity, irritability, trauma and inflammatory or mechanical signs.
Strength and control
Quadriceps, hip, calf, balance and functional tasks.
Loading
Walking, stairs, running, squatting and recovery time.
Safety
Trauma, locking, instability, calf pain, fever or rapid deterioration.
03 · CLINICAL PATHWAY
Rebuild knee capacity
Loading progresses according to knee response and goals.
Settle irritation
Temporarily adapt the most provocative loads.
Recover range
Work towards useful flexion and extension.
Strengthen
Progress the hip-knee-ankle chain.
Return
Reintroduce walking, stairs, work and sport.
04 · INDICATIONS
Presentations commonly assessed
- Osteoarthritis-related knee pain
- Patellofemoral pain
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Recovery after sprain, trauma or surgery with coordination
05 · FAQ
Knee pain questions
01Does osteoarthritis mean I should stop moving?＋
No. Movement and strengthening are often adapted rather than removed, according to phase and tolerance.
02Does ultrasound replace MRI?＋
No. Each examination answers different questions. Selection depends on findings and medical opinion.
03Can I return to stairs or running?＋
Progressively, when capacity, load response and safety allow.
04Are passive treatments enough?＋
They may help selected symptoms, but durable recovery often needs active progression.
Your next step
Begin with a structured assessment
Contact IMG Clinic directly or complete the Clinical Pathway Engine™ beta to prepare an initial clinician-reviewed pathway.