Knee & Arthritis Care

About Knee & Arthritis Care

Knee pain sneaks up on people. One day you are walking Greenbelt loops without a thought; the next, stairs feel like a negotiation. In our Makati clinic, we see the full spectrum of knee problems — from early osteoarthritis in tita and tito patients who still want to enjoy mall walking, to meniscus tears in weekend badminton players, to runner's knee in marathoners training for Milo or Condura.

Here is the good news: the knee is one of the most rehab-responsive joints in the body. Even moderate osteoarthritis responds very well to the right loading program, and many patients who thought surgery was inevitable end up deferring or avoiding it entirely. Our approach is conservative first, aggressive where needed — we load the joint smartly, calm the inflammation, and rebuild the muscles that actually protect the cartilage.

We also support patients before and after total knee replacement at Makati Med, St. Luke's, and Asian Hospital. Pre-hab (rehab before surgery) has strong evidence for faster post-op recovery, and we coordinate directly with your orthopaedic surgeon's plan.

What to expect on your first visit

• A detailed knee assessment — ligament tests, meniscus screening, patellar tracking, alignment, and strength (single-leg squat, step-down).
• A clear explanation of whether your pain is joint-surface (cartilage), soft-tissue (tendon, meniscus), or tracking-related.
• Gait analysis if relevant — we watch how you load the knee in walking or running.
• Immediate pain-relief work and a starter home program on day one.
• Honest timelines — we tell you upfront when physio is enough and when imaging or surgical consult is the smarter call.

Treatments we may use

• VMO & quadriceps strengtheningTargeted work on the inner quad to fix patellar tracking and reduce joint load.
• Joint mobilisationGentle manual techniques to restore flexion and extension range lost to arthritis or stiffness.
• Shockwave therapyEvidence-based treatment for chronic patellar tendinopathy and stubborn arthritic pain.
• Cold laser (LLLT)Low-level laser to reduce inflammation and improve tissue healing in arthritic joints.
• Dry needlingPrecise needling of quad, calf, and glute trigger points to unlock knee movement.
• Hip & core retrainingKnee pain is often a hip problem in disguise — we fix the whole kinetic chain.

Typical session pricing

Service	Price
Initial assessment (60 min)	₱1,800
Follow-up session (45 min)	₱1,500
5-session package	₱6,500
10-session package	₱11,500
Pre-op preparation package (4 sessions)	₱5,200

Pro tip: If going downstairs hurts more than going up, the issue is usually patellar tracking and weak quadriceps — not cartilage damage. This is one of the most fixable knee patterns we see.

For many Filipino families, knee pain also shows up in quiet moments — kneeling during prayer, squatting to play with apos, or getting down to clean the floor. We never ask you to give those things up. We design your program so kneeling is progressively restored, not permanently avoided. Learn more about conservative approaches in our guide to early osteoarthritis, and see the full picture of joint care in our exercise library for achy knees.

If your knee pain came from a specific event — a twist during basketball, a bad landing, or a recent surgery — you may need a more structured return-to-activity program. Our post-surgery rehabilitation service is designed exactly for that transition, with clear milestones and safe loading targets. Recovery should not feel like guesswork.