Knee pain rarely stays in one lane. Franklin, MA residents may show up because of an ACL or meniscus injury, a flare of patellar tendinopathy, post-surgical stiffness, IT band syndrome, or chronic patellofemoral pain that no amount of stretching seems to fix. What these cases share is that the knee almost never works in isolation — the hip above and the ankle below are usually part of the story. The right physical therapy program reads the full chain and rebuilds it.
A short drive from Franklin, PhysioHealth Physical Therapy in North Attleboro is led by Dr. Christopher Gomes, DPT, OCS, CSCS, a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist whose clinical interests include the knee. Your initial evaluation looks at the whole kinetic chain so the actual driver of pain — not just the painful spot — becomes the focus. Plans frequently blend manual therapy, progressive strengthening, neuromuscular re-education, functional dry needling, Graston technique, and activity- or sport-specific return-to-play work.
What makes the experience different is the personalized approach. Every appointment is built around your specific case. The result is a program that adapts every visit and a clear understanding of what’s happening and why.
If knee pain has been keeping you from running, hiking, sport, or simply moving comfortably, our North Attleboro clinic is a short trip from Franklin. Reach out today to schedule an evaluation and start working toward real recovery.
Knee pain is almost always a chain issue. The hip above and the foot below have huge influence on how the knee loads, which is why isolated knee exercises often don’t fix the problem. A complete evaluation looks at hip strength, ankle mobility, single-leg balance, and movement quality — then builds a program that addresses the actual driver. Most knee patients see real improvement within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent work.
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