Knee Physio in Drummoyne
Every step through a squat, a run or a flight of stairs puts a serious load through your knee. Georgina Claxton and her team identify what's driving your knee pain and build a plan to help you move well again.
A torn meniscus, patellofemoral pain, ligament instability or a knee slow to recover after surgery all need a plan built around the underlying biomechanics, not just the symptom. Pain doesn't always start in the knee either, it can be referred from the hip, ankle, foot or lower back, so we assess the whole picture.
We start with a full clinical assessment: how your knee moves, how it loads under activity, and what's actually driving your pain. Knee pain makes up around 20% of the cases we see at the clinic.
It rarely resolves with rest alone
Understanding your knee pain
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Georgina Claxton
APA registered physiotherapist, 7 years in clinical practice, 10,000+ consults
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Advanced training
Masterclass in patellofemoral pain and meniscus tears, cross bracing protocol for ACL rehab
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Team of three
APA registered physiotherapists, 17 years combined experience, further training in knee replacement rehab
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Inner West coverage
Trusted by clients across Drummoyne, Five Dock, Rozelle, Balmain, Concord and Leichhardt
Treatments Include
Manual therapy, targeted exercise rehab, movement and gait retraining, load management and Clinical Pilates
We also offer private health fund rebates, making it easier and more affordable to access the care you need.
Conditions we treat
Six ways knee pain shows up
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Degenerative wear of the knee joint causing pain, stiffness and reduced range of motion. Around one in four people over 50 experience knee pain linked to degenerative changes in the joint. Treatment centres on strength based exercise, load management and education.
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Sprains, tears and instability in the ACL, MCL or other knee ligaments, often from sport or a sudden change of direction. We guide staged rehab from early protection through to return to sport testing, including the cross bracing protocol for ACL rehab.
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Cartilage damage from twisting or impact loading. Management depends on tear location and your functional goals, and may involve exercise based rehab or post surgical support.
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Pain around or behind the kneecap linked to patellar tracking and load, common in runners and anyone increasing training volume. Being close to the Bay Run, we see a steady number of local runners and walkers with this type of knee pain.
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Overload injury to the patellar tendon at the front of the knee, common in jumping and running sports.
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Structured rehab following total knee replacement, ACL reconstruction or meniscus surgery, delivered in line with your surgeon's protocol. Our team has further training in pre and post total knee replacement rehab.
Drummoyne and the Inner West
Based in Drummoyne, close to the Bay Run
Wherever you're coming from in the Inner West, our clinic is easily accessible and our approach stays the same: a thorough assessment and a plan built around your goals, not a generic protocol.
Why Base Physiotherapy
Founded by Georgina Claxton in 2023
Now a team of three APA registered physiotherapists In drummoyne. Georgina has over 10,000 consults and 17 years combined experience practice, with a particular interest in evidence based, movement focused rehabilitation.
We treat the joint and the person, not a generic protocol
Many clients transition into Clinical Pilates for ongoing knee strength and injury prevention
Physio Clinic includes a gym area with strength equipment alongside Pilates machines, both used in knee rehab
Common questions about knee Pain
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Knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain (runner's knee) are among the most common causes seen in physiotherapy, alongside ligament and meniscus injuries from sport.
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Mild cases often improve within a few weeks of targeted exercise. Post surgical or chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis typically need a longer structured program, often 8 to 12 weeks or more.
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No referral is required. You can book directly, and we're happy to work alongside your GP or specialist if you have one.
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Yes. Exercise based physiotherapy is a recommended first line treatment for knee osteoarthritis and can reduce pain and improve function, often delaying or avoiding the need for surgery.
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Yes. We regularly treat clients from across the Inner West, including Five Dock, Rozelle, Balmain, Concord, Leichhardt and Haberfield. -
Wear or bring comfortable shorts so we can properly assess your knee, and bring any relevant scans, imaging reports or referral letters if you have them.
Start your assessment
Talk to our Drummoyne based team about your knee pain, serving clients across the Inner West.