Physical Therapy Helped Sarah H. from Clemson Beat Chronic Knee Pain

Knee pain can be frustrating, especially when it just won’t quit no matter what you try. If you’re someone who loves staying active but feels like your knees are holding you back, you’re definitely not alone.

At Off The Block Performance Physical Therapy, we see many patients like Sarah, a recreational runner from Clemson, who struggled with knee pain for months before finding lasting relief.

Sarah’s Story: When Knee Pain Just Wouldn’t Quit

Sarah had always been active—running local 5Ks and hiking around the Upstate. But about six months ago, she started feeling a sharp pain around her kneecap every time she ran downhill or went down stairs. At first, she thought it was just soreness, but the pain kept getting worse.

She tried resting, icing, and even some stretches she found online, but nothing helped long term. Sarah was worried she’d have to give up running altogether.

What We Did Differently

When Sarah came to Off The Block PT in Central, our team took a close look—not just at her knee but at how her entire leg and body were moving.

We found that her hips weren’t providing enough stability during movement, causing her knee to take on extra stress. We also identified some tightness in her calves and limited ankle mobility that affected her running mechanics.

We built Sarah a personalized program focusing on:

- Hip strengthening

- Ankle mobility drills

- Movement retraining for better running form

- Gradual return to running with monitored progression

The Results

Within just a few weeks, Sarah noticed a huge difference. The pain that used to flare every time she ran downhill was gone. Six weeks later, she completed her first pain-free 5K in months—and is now training for a local half marathon.

“I never thought PT could make this much of a difference,” Sarah shared. “They didn’t just focus on my knee—they helped me understand my whole body better. Now I’m back to running and feeling stronger than ever.”

Could You Be the Next Success Story?

If knee pain is slowing you down, don’t wait until it gets worse. At Off The Block Performance Physical Therapy, we work with people from Clemson, Pickens, Easley, Central, and beyond to find the root cause of their pain and get them moving pain-free again.

📞 Call or text us at (864) 633-9272 to schedule your first visit. No referral needed.