The hip and the knee rarely have separate problems.
The hip and the knee sit in the same chain and share the work. When the hip stops controlling the leg well, the knee absorbs the difference. When the knee is sore and guarded, the hip changes how you walk. Either way, one joint ends up carrying load the other used to handle.
That is why treating only the joint that hurts tends to get partial results. Dr. Jeon assesses the whole body, from the foot to the lower back, to find the true source of the discomfort before treating it.
Where and when it hurts points to what is involved.
Hip and knee pain follow recognizable patterns, and each one sends the assessment somewhere specific.
Pain on Stairs
Pain going down or up stairs, often at the front of the knee, sometimes felt deep in the hip instead.
Limited Walking Distance
Pain that sets a limit on how far you can walk before you need to stop, sit down, or shorten the route.
Stiffness After Rest
Hip or knee stiffness first thing in the morning, or after sitting still, that eases once you have been moving a while.
Getting Up From Sitting
Those first few steps after a long sit, when the joint feels sore and unwilling before it finally loosens.
Feeling Unsteady
A knee or hip that feels unreliable on uneven ground or a curb, so you start planning your route around it.
Pain With Squatting
Discomfort with a deep bend: lowering into a chair, picking something off the floor, getting in and out of a car.
Treat the joint, and the chain it belongs to.
Hip and knee treatment starts by watching you move: how you walk, squat, load one leg, and climb a step. That detailed assessment shows where the chain is breaking down, and Dr. Jeon carries it out, then treats you personally at every visit that follows.
Hands-on work restores the joint and tissue mobility lost at the hip, knee, or ankle. Progressive strengthening then builds the control your legs need for stairs, walking, and whatever else your week asks of you.
Most major insurance plans accepted, with your benefits verified before care begins. In New York you may see a physical therapist without a doctor's referral, limited to 10 visits or 30 days.
What patients say about working with Dr. Jeon.
"My therapist took the time to understand not just my injury, but my personal goals. Each session was tailored to my needs, with clear guidance."Chin P. · Google review
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HJ Manhattan Physical Therapy accepts most major insurance plans, and we verify your benefits before care begins.
In New York you may see a physical therapist without a doctor's referral, limited to 10 visits or 30 days. Every visit is with Dr. Hochung Jeon, PT, DPT.
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