KNEE PAIN Physical Therapy in Columbia, SC for Athletes and Weekend Warriors

Recover and perform at your best with personalized, one-on-one treatment from Dr. Nathan at Salerno Sports Therapy in Columbia, SC. We don’t just treat symptoms—we find and fix the root cause of your knee pain so you can return to peak performance safely and confidently.

Most physical therapy clinics rush you through cookie-cutter treatments while your therapist splits attention between multiple patients. That assembly-line approach leaves you stuck in pain—you deserve focused, one-on-one care that actually gets results.

Don't Let Knee Pain Keep You Sidelined

  •  15-Minute Mill Sessions

    Limited Mobility & Stiffness

    Knee stiffness preventing you from squatting, running, or climbing stairs without discomfort during sports and daily activities.

  • Generic Exercise Sheets

    Sharp Pain During Activity

    Sudden knee pain that flares up during running, jumping, or weight training, forcing you to stop mid-workout.

  •  Band-Aid Solutions

    Band-Aid Solutions

    Avoiding movements and activities you love because you're worried about aggravating your knee pain or causing further damage.

Physical Therapy Columbia SC

We Get Athletes and Active Adults Moving Pain-Free

At Salerno Sports Therapy, we specialize in knee pain physical therapy for athletes, weekend warriors, and active adults who refuse to let pain stop them. Our evidence-based approach combines manual therapy, dry needling, and movement assessments to address the root cause—not just mask symptoms..

  • InOne-on-one sessions with experienced Doctors of Physical Therapy

  • Individualized treatment plans tailored to your sport and goals

  • Advanced techniques including dry needling and manual therapy

  • Get back to running, jumping, and competing stronger than before

Real Athletes, Real Results

  • After 5 months of traditional PT, my back pain was still giving me problems. After 4 weeks with Dr. Nathan, I'm able to run without back pain for the first time in 6 months. Not only is my pain significantly better, but I'm gaining strength and confidence in my running.

    Katie McKenzie

How We Get You Back to Crushing It

  • Figure Out What's Actually Wrong

    Figure Out What's Actually Wrong

    Comprehensive assessment to identify the real issue—not just where it hurts, but why it's happening in the first place.

  • Create Your Game Plan

    Create Your Game Plan

    Personalized treatment plan designed around your specific goals, whether that's getting back to your sport or just moving pain-free.

  • Make You Stronger Than Before

    Make You Stronger Than Before

    Build resilience and performance so you come back better than you were, not just "good enough.

Knee Conditions We Successfully Treat

Whether you're dealing with a recent injury or chronic knee pain, our knee pain physical therapy approach gets results. We treat athletes and active adults in Columbia, SC with all types of knee conditions using evidence-based techniques..

  • Runner's knee and patellofemoral pain syndrome

  • Meniscus tears and knee instability

  • IT band syndrome and lateral knee pain

  • ACL/MCL injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation

  • Jumper's knee and patellar tendonitis

  • Arthritis-related knee pain and stiffness

  • Schedule Free Phone Consult

Columbia's Athletes Are Talking

Ready to Stop Letting Pain Hold You Back?

Join Columbia's community of athletes and active adults who refuse to settle for "good enough." We're here to help you get back to doing the things you love—stronger than before.

Email: hello@salernosportstherapy.com
Phone: 803-250-5299
Office: 2744 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205

Located on Millwood Avenue, easily accessible from all over Columbia and the Midlands for athletes who are serious about their recovery.


 
  • Hell no! You do not need to be in pain to see a physical therapist. If you've got a goal you want to achieve, performance PTs are the musculoskeletal experts in healthcare and can help you get there. Whether you want to lift heavier, run faster, or just move better, we're here for it.


  • At Salerno Sports Therapy, you always get one-on-one time with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for the entire hour—something we will never compromise on. We treat athletes, weekend warriors, and active adults who want real results, not just temporary fixes.


  •  Most of our athletes start feeling better within the first few visits, but we're not just about quick fixes. We want you coming back stronger than before, which means building real strength and resilience—not just masking symptoms.


Questions? We Got Answers

Still Got Questions?
Our team is here to help you figure out how to get back to being your most awesome self.