Knee Pain Physical Therapy in Pasadena, CA
Get back to running, lifting, and living without limitations. Our expert physical therapists help active adults and athletes in Pasadena overcome knee pain and avoid unnecessary surgery with personalized 1-on-1 care.
Knee Pain Is Holding You Back From the Life You Want
Whether it's a dull ache every time you squat, a sharp jolt when you take the stairs, or stiffness that makes even walking feel like work — knee pain steals your identity as an active person. You can’t train the way you want. You start avoiding movements that used to feel effortless. And the worst part? Most doctors just tell you to rest or “take it easy” — but that’s not a real solution.
You're Stuck on the Sidelines
Your knee pain has forced you to skip workouts, avoid activities you love, and miss out on time with friends and family who count on you to keep up.
Past Treatments Haven't Worked
You've tried rest, ice, and generic exercises from other providers, but nothing has given you lasting relief—and you're tired of being passed around or ignored.
You're Worried About Surgery
Your doctor mentioned surgery or told you to "take it easy," but you know deep down your body is capable of more—you just need the right plan to prove it.
We Help You Move Pain-Free and Stay That Way
At The Movement Clinic, we specialize in performance physical therapy for active adults and athletes dealing with knee pain in Pasadena. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic discomfort, or trying to avoid surgery, our team provides 60-minute 1-on-1 sessions with highly trained Doctors of Physical Therapy who get to the root of your problem—not just the symptoms.
We don't do cookie-cutter programs or pass you off to aides. You'll work directly with the same expert PT every visit, and we'll build a customized plan to get you back to running, lifting, hiking, and living without limits.
Checkmark Bullets:
✓ 1-on-1 care for the full 60 minutes—no double-booking, no aides
✓ Doctors of Physical Therapy with advanced certifications and training
✓ Data-driven assessments to pinpoint the real cause of your knee pain
✓ Custom exercise programs you can do at home to accelerate recovery
✓ Out-of-network provider with superbills for insurance reimbursement
"I came in dealing with knee pain stemming from a 20 year old knee injury. I've had the pain consistently for over a decade. Couldn't walk around the block without pain. My body was out of whack. After 3 months here working with Jordan, I'm no longer experiencing knee pain and my wife and I are blown away at the things I can do now that I couldn't just months ago. Highly recommend."
Andy Fortson
Our Three Step Process
1. Book Your Discovery Call
Our first priority is to truly understand you. We want to know your goals, your lifestyle, and what’s been holding you back. We’ll take a dive deep on how your limitations have been affecting you to see how we can best help.
3. Conquer The Problem
Your physical therapist will lay out a clear game plan to get you back to your active lifestyle. We work with you side by side throughout your entire plan to ensure you make a 100% recovery.
2. Get Your Assessment
We bring you into our Pasadena clinic for a one-hour in-depth assessment looking at your movement, strength, and flexibility to identify the source of your problem with data-driven assessments.
Common Conditions We Treat Near Pasadena
Our team at The Movement Clinic has successfully treated hundreds of active adults and athletes throughout the Pasadena area dealing with a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related injuries. We specialize in helping people like you get back to the activities that define who you are.
✓ Knee pain (ACL tears, meniscus injuries, runner's knee, patellar tendonitis)
✓ Back pain and sciatica
✓ Shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries
✓ Hip pain and mobility issues
✓ Ankle sprains and chronic instability
✓ Post-surgical rehabilitation
✓ Sports performance and injury prevention
✓ Chronic pain and movement dysfunction
Hear From Our Patients
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"I've had a very positive experience at The Movement Clinic PT company. I came in for some help with knee pain and from the start the team has been very supportive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. My therapist Jon, took the time to understand my problem and create a plan that was manageable and effective. Each session was well structured, and very specific to help me overcome my knee pain and created a program to prevent additional injury."
Jane Hamatani
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"It's a wonderful place with very easy parking. Dylan was an incredible physical therapist. He was able to fix a long-term knee pain that I had even when past PTs couldn't. It's a small place in a good way. You are not shuffled through a hundred physical therapists and work with the same person, so you don't feel like you're reexplaining the same thing every week."
Josh Marcus
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"I came to The Movement Clinic to finally address long-standing knee pain that had really worsened over the past year. I hadn't even realized how bad things had gotten until my assessment with Jordan and Jake—what an eye opener! From the beginning I felt like I had a clear understanding of where things had gone wrong and how we were going to fix it. Through it all Jake has been an excellent guide offering encouragement and support."
Rachel Franco
Meet Our Team
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Dr. Chris Bostwick
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Dr. John Gan PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Dr. Jordan McCormack PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Kaiser Permanente Spine Fellow
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Amber Driggs-Shane
PERSONAL TRAINER
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Shane Abbott
CLIENT EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Ready to Get Started? Let's Talk.
We're conveniently located in the heart of Pasadena, just minutes from South Pasadena, Eagle Rock, and Glendale. Whether you're coming from Old Town, the Rose Bowl area, or neighboring communities like Arcadia and San Marino, we're easy to reach and ready to help you move better.
We're located just off the 110 freeway near Old Pasadena, minutes from the Pasadena Public Library and Colorado Boulevard. If you're coming from Eagle Rock or Glendale, take the 2 freeway south to the 110. Free street parking is available nearby.
Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Phone
(626) 669-3778
Address
1 W Mountain St, Unit 12
Pasadena, CA 91103
Have more questions?
We have answers!
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The care you receive from our providers is unparalleled to your typical in-network physical therapy experience. Your PT will never be seeing multiple patients at the same time, pass you off to a volunteer or aide, or have you work through the same cookie-cutter exercises week in and week out. Your entire visit is spent 1-on-1 with one of our highly specialized Doctors of Physical Therapy, where we clearly outline the root factors contributing to your pain and lay out a game plan for recovery.
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As an out-of-network provider in Pasadena, we provide you with all the necessary paperwork (superbills) that give you the opportunity to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Many of our patients receive partial or full coverage, depending on their plan's out-of-network benefits.
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This depends on your specific situation, diagnosis, and goals. In most cases, we have patients feeling significant improvement in a matter of 2-3 visits. We strive to minimize the number of sessions you need by providing you with the tools, education, and understanding of how to recover and be better than you were before needing PT. Recovering from an injury is never black and white; however, we provide you with a road map for your recovery through a customized, collaborative plan with one of our expert clinicians.
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During your first visit, you'll receive a comprehensive 60-minute assessment where we evaluate your movement patterns, strength, flexibility, and biomechanics. We'll take the time to understand your goals, your limitations, and how your knee pain has been affecting your life. From there, your physical therapist will create a personalized treatment plan and begin hands-on care during that same session.
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In many cases, yes. Physical therapy is often the first line of defense against surgical intervention for knee pain. Our expert physical therapists specialize in helping active adults and athletes strengthen, stabilize, and rehabilitate knee injuries to restore full function. Many of our patients have successfully avoided surgery by addressing the root cause of their pain through targeted exercise, manual therapy, and movement retraining.
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No, you do not need a referral to begin care at The Movement Clinic. California law allows direct access to physical therapy, meaning you can schedule an appointment without seeing a doctor first. We'll guide you through the entire process during your free phone consultation.
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We're here to help. Give us a call at (626) 669-3778 or schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation to learn more about how we can help you overcome knee pain and get back to your active lifestyle.