Knee pain on Muswell Hill’s hills?
Muswell Hill means hills, whichever way you walk home. If your knees ache on the climb, complain on the way down or swelled up after a twist, our physios will explain what is going on and how to get you walking and playing comfortably again.
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Quick answer: Most knee pain, including kneecap pain, many meniscus tears and arthritis, improves with a progressive strength programme. Downhills and stairs often hurt most because they load the front of the knee. Our Muswell Hill clinic at 360 Med, 120 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN, can assess you, often the same day.
What is causing your knee pain?
Kneecap pain
Front of the knee
Stairs, hills, squats and sitting for long periods.
Meniscus tear
After a twist or gradually
Pain on the joint line, swelling or catching.
Arthritis
Stiffness and ache
Stiff first thing, achy with long walks, eases as you warm up.
Ligament injury
ACL and MCL
A twist, a pop and swelling, or the knee giving way.
Many meniscus tears in middle age do just as well with exercise as with keyhole surgery. In this video a patient with a complex meniscus tear shows how he is doing without an operation.
How this patient with a torn meniscus is doing without surgery
Knee pain stopping your walks?
Book at our Muswell Hill clinic, often the same day.
What helps
- Easing off hills, stairs or sport for a short time, not stopping everything
- Strength for the thigh, hip and calf, progressed week by week
- Hands-on treatment or taping to help you move comfortably
- Balance and confidence work for walking and sport
- Rehab after surgery if you need it, including ACL reconstruction
As good
exercise therapy was no worse than keyhole surgery for degenerative meniscus tears
Kise et al, BMJ 2016
Exercise
is the core treatment for knee osteoarthritis
NICE NG226, 2022
~5
sessions is typical for our patients to reach their goals
BOOST PHYSIO patient data
How to test your quads endurance
Rebecca shows a quick way to test your quads endurance, one of the best markers of knee health.
When to seek medical advice
- A knee that locks and will not straighten
- Rapid swelling within hours of an injury
- A hot, red, swollen knee with fever
- Being unable to take weight after a fall
Meet your Muswell Hill physios
Rebecca has a particular interest in rehab after surgery including ACL reconstruction, and Katy treats knee pain from sport and everyday life.
Katy Abrahams
Senior Physiotherapist
Katy treats sports injuries and back and neck pain, and is trained in pregnancy-related physiotherapy and Pilates.
Rebecca Mulvey
Chartered Physiotherapist
Rebecca treats a wide range of pain and injuries and has a particular interest in rehab after surgery, including ACL reconstruction.
What our Muswell Hill patients say
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“I saw Katy for 6 months for chronic achilles tendonitis in both legs and am very pleased with the results!”
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“Rebecca has helped me recover from a lateral meniscal tear in my knee.”
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“I was having bad muscle pains in my leg, but after a session of deep massage with Rebecca, I felt I could walk for miles.”
Watch: knee advice
Short videos our physios use with knee patients.
Pain at the front of the knee
Why is my knee swollen?
One clinic, the experience of a whole team
Something our patients don’t always realise is how much support sits behind each physio. Our team trains together twice a month and every physio has a dedicated mentor who reviews cases with them, so when you see us in Muswell Hill you get the experience of the whole BOOST PHYSIO group.
- Same day appointments, seven days a week across our clinics
- No GP referral needed
- Recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, WPA and Aviva
Prefer another clinic? Book at BOOST PHYSIO Crouch End, East Finchley or Hampstead Garden Suburb, or read more about knee pain physio.
Get your knee strong again
Book at BOOST PHYSIO Muswell Hill, 360 Med, 120 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN.
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Your questions answered
Where is your Muswell Hill clinic?
At 360 Med, 120 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN, in the heart of Muswell Hill.
Why do my knees hurt going downhill?
Downhill walking loads the front of the knee more than climbing. Stronger thigh muscles usually make a big difference.
Do I need a scan for my knee?
Often not at first. We will refer you if we suspect a ligament tear, a locked knee or something needing a specialist.
Do I need a GP referral to see a physio?
No. You can book directly with us online, by phone or on WhatsApp. If you are claiming on private medical insurance, check with your insurer first, as some ask for a GP or specialist referral.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the problem and your goals. On average our patients reach their goals in around 5 sessions, and we will give you an honest estimate at your first appointment in Muswell Hill.
Written and clinically reviewed by Steven Berkman, BSc Physiotherapy (University of Cape Town), HCPC-registered chartered physiotherapist, MCSP, founder of BOOST PHYSIO in 2008, with Katy Abrahams and Rebecca Mulvey at BOOST PHYSIO Muswell Hill. Last reviewed 12 November 2026.
References
- Kise NJ et al. Exercise therapy versus arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative meniscal tear in middle aged patients. BMJ 2016;354:i3740.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Osteoarthritis in over 16s (NG226). 2022.
This article is general information, not a diagnosis. If you are unsure what is causing your symptoms, book an assessment or speak to your GP. If you have severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, call 111 or 999.
