Conditions We Treat

Knee Pain & Osteoarthritis Treatment

Knee pain and osteoarthritis treatment in Waterloo. EMTT, laser, shockwave and osteopathy to reduce pain and keep you active without injections or surgery.

Keep moving with less knee pain

Knee pain affects runners, tradespeople, parents and retirees alike. In younger patients it is often patellar tendon or kneecap tracking pain; in later years it is more often osteoarthritis, where the joint cartilage thins and the knee becomes stiff, swollen and painful with stairs and walking. Both respond well to a combination of regenerative technology and hands-on care.

Common signs

  • Aching or grinding pain with stairs, squatting, kneeling or getting up from a chair
  • Morning stiffness that eases with movement, typical of osteoarthritis
  • Pain just below the kneecap after running or jumping (patellar tendinopathy)
  • Swelling or a knee that feels unstable

How we treat knee pain and arthritis

EMTT Therapy uses high-energy magnetic pulses to stimulate repair in cartilage, bone and soft tissue and is one of the most promising non-invasive options for osteoarthritic knees. Class IV Laser Therapy reduces inflammation and swelling in the joint. Focal Shockwave Therapy treats patellar and quadriceps tendon problems, and Osteopathy improves hip, ankle and knee mechanics so the joint is loaded more evenly.

Our aim is to delay or avoid injections and surgery by reducing pain and keeping the joint strong and mobile.

What to expect

After assessing the knee and the joints above and below it, we combine in-clinic treatment with a simple strength routine. Arthritis is managed over a course of sessions, often with maintenance visits; tendon problems typically settle within several weeks.

Christian Pinnau, R.TCMP, R.Ac, DOMP, RMT, at Biodynamic Therapies

Here to Help You Feel Better

Two decades of whole-person care: recovery, resilience and everyday health.

Christian Pinnau brings over two decades of experience in healthcare. As a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner he is a primary care provider who treats far more than pain, from stress, mood and sleep to colds, flus, digestion and hormonal health. Alongside that, osteopathy, shockwave, EMTT and Class IV laser target pain and injury at the source.

About Christian
25+

Years of clinical experience

6

Evidence-based therapies under one roof

4

Registered designations: R.TCMP, R.Ac, DOMP, RMT

FAQs

Clear answers to common questions.

Not sure whether Knee Pain & Osteoarthritis Treatment is right for you? Call us and we'll help you choose the best treatment for your concern.

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In most cases yes. Pain and function can be improved considerably with EMTT, laser, hands-on treatment and the right strengthening, which lets many people delay or avoid a knee replacement.

Extracorporeal magnetotransduction therapy delivers high-energy magnetic pulses to the tissue through clothing, without contact. It is painless and has an excellent safety profile. It is not used over pacemakers or during pregnancy.

Many people notice easier movement and less pain within the first three to four sessions. Arthritic knees usually need a course of six to eight sessions for the full benefit.

No. The right amount of movement protects an arthritic knee. We will help you find the level that builds strength without flaring the joint.

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We're located at 155 Frobisher Dr, Unit G 113, with free on-site parking and no stairs, so the clinic is easy for everyone to reach.

155 Frobisher Dr, Unit G 113
Waterloo, ON

Clinic hours

Monday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday & SundayClosed
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