The knee and the shoulder are entirely different joints by design, and share one problem: both are usually managed with painkillers and rest until the pain settles, then flare again weeks later because the functional cause was never addressed.
The knee
Conditions we manage
- Knee osteoarthritis and cartilage wear.
- Patellofemoral pain (pain at the front of the knee).
- Meniscus and ligament injuries.
- Rehabilitation after arthroscopy or joint replacement.
- Swelling and stiffness after injury or surgery.
Our approach
We start with a question that is rarely asked: is your knee problem actually coming from the knee? Weak hip muscles, a foot fault, an uneven stride — all of these load the knee unequally. We assess the full chain from foot to pelvis, then build a programme that restores range, strengthens the quadriceps and glutes, and corrects the mechanics of walking, stairs and descent.
The shoulder
Conditions we manage
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy and related problems.
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).
- Subacromial impingement syndrome.
- Shoulder instability after dislocation.
- Rehabilitation after shoulder surgery.
Our approach
The shoulder is the body's most mobile joint, and the price of that freedom is total dependence on muscular control. We restore normal rhythm between the shoulder blade and the arm, and strengthen the scapular stabilisers before the shoulder itself — because strengthening a shoulder that sits on an unstable blade entrenches the problem.
What makes the programme work
- Calculated progression: each phase has an exit criterion, and no phase is skipped.
- Documented measurement of range and strength at clear checkpoints.
- Few home exercises, performed precisely — better than a long list done carelessly.
- Modifying your daily activities rather than banning them, so you stay moving through recovery.
Common questions
Does knee arthritis always mean surgery?
No. Many arthritic knees improve markedly in function with a consistent strengthening programme, weight management and activity modification — even while the imaging changes remain.
How long does frozen shoulder take?
It is a famously slow condition that moves through stages. A consistent programme shortens the course and limits loss of range, but we will not promise you a quick result — we promise you an honest plan.
Do I keep exercising after the sessions end?
Yes, with a short maintenance programme. We hand it to you in writing at discharge.
This content is educational and does not replace medical consultation. Your rehabilitation plan is set after a full clinical assessment at the centre.