Knee pain treatment in London
Runners, walkers, new knees and old injuries: we diagnose what is going on in yours and build the rehabilitation that gets it strong again.
- Initial assessment £85
- Hampstead & Highgate
- No GP referral needed
- Appointments in 24 to 48 hours
Medically reviewed by the SMARTPHYSIO clinical team · August 2026
Understanding knee pain
- Pain at the front of the knee with stairs, squatting or sitting
- Pain on the inside or outside of the joint
- Swelling, stiffness or a feeling of the knee giving way
- Clicking, grinding or catching
- Pain during or after running and sport
- Aching after long walks or standing
- Irritation around the kneecap, the most common cause in active people
- Meniscus and ligament strains and tears
- Osteoarthritis, especially over 50
- Tendon problems above or below the kneecap in jumping and running sports
- If knee pain has lasted more than a couple of weeks or keeps returning
- If the knee is swelling, locking or giving way
- If pain is limiting your sport, work or daily life
- If the knee was injured with a pop, immediate swelling or an inability to take weight
Our approach to knee pain
Strong knees tolerate life. Almost every knee problem ends with a strengthening programme, and starts with an accurate diagnosis.
Your assessment looks at the knee itself, and also at the hips and ankles above and below it, because the knee usually pays the price for problems elsewhere. You leave with a clear diagnosis and a plan.
Treatment blends hands-on work with progressive strengthening for the muscles that support the knee. For arthritis, exercise is the most evidence-supported treatment there is, and we make it manageable rather than daunting.
What your programme can include
Where to find us in London
Two clinics in north London, and home-visit teams working from Kensington and Chelsea. Can’t come to us? We come to you.
ClinicHampstead
444 Finchley RoadLondon NW2 2HY★ 4.8 · 140 reviewsView clinic →
ClinicHighgate
244 Archway RoadLondon N6 5AX★ 5.0 · 14 reviewsView clinic →Home-visit base
Kensington
2 Kensington SquareLondon W8 5EPHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →Home-visit base
Chelsea
48-56 Ebury Bridge RoadLondon SW1W 8QFHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →
What our patients say
“Shokola was great with my 12 year old daughter. She got straight to the issue and made good and practical suggestions for treatment.”
Google review →“Harsha has been kind, attentive and has helped me hugely with my hip and Achilles injuries. She’s a brilliant and very knowledgeable physiotherapist and I recommend her highly.”
Google review →“I have seen several different therapists at Sammy Margo’s over many years. Every one has been excellent. When I was recovering from a hip replacement the physio I received helped me recover really quickly. Highly recommended.”
Google review →“I had a full hip replacement following a cycle accident, and have daily physio visits on weekdays for three weeks. I am already able to walk short distances without a stick or crutch, and this is entirely due to the work they have done with me.”
Google review →“Thanks to Olga I have made great strides in my recovery from the after-effects of sepsis. My strength, balance and mobility have improved enormously under her excellent physiotherapy. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Google review →Frequently asked questions
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Do meniscus tears always need surgery?
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Let's get you moving again
Tell us about a home visit and we will call you back the same working day, or book a clinic appointment online.
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