PHYSIOFIT DUBAI
Knee Injuries Physio Dubai
Knee pain stopping you from running, playing padel or simply climbing stairs? At PhysioFit in Business Bay, Dubai, our sports physiotherapists treat knee injuries of every kind — from ACL and meniscus injuries to runner’s knee and patellar tendon pain — with structured, evidence-based rehabilitation.
Knee conditions we treat:
- ACL, MCL and ligament injuries — surgical and non-surgical
- Meniscus tears and post-meniscus-repair rehabilitation
- Patellofemoral pain (runner’s knee)
- Patellar and quadriceps tendonitis (jumper’s knee)
- ITB friction syndrome in runners and cyclists
- Knee osteoarthritis and degenerative joint pain
- Post-surgical rehabilitation — ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy
- Osgood-Schlatter and juvenile knee conditions
- Knee instability, giving way and swelling
Getting to the root of your knee pain
The knee is often the victim, not the culprit. Weak hips, stiff ankles or poor movement patterns load the knee until something gives. That is why our assessment looks at the whole chain — foot, ankle, hip and trunk — not just the painful joint. Whether your knee was injured in a single tackle or has been grumbling for months, we identify the true driver and treat that, so the problem stays fixed.
Your knee rehab at PhysioFit:
- Comprehensive assessment — strength, movement and swelling
- Hands-on treatment to settle pain and restore motion
- Progressive strength programme for quads, hamstrings, hips and calves
- Balance and proprioception retraining
- Running, jumping and change-of-direction retraining
- Dry needling and taping where appropriate
- Objective return-to-sport testing — hop tests and strength benchmarks
Surgical or conservative — we guide both
Not every ACL or meniscus injury needs surgery, and not every surgical knee recovers well without expert rehab. We work closely with Dubai’s leading orthopaedic surgeons, so whichever path your knee needs, your rehabilitation is coordinated and continuous.
What to expect at your session
Your first appointment includes a full knee and lower-limb assessment and a clear explanation of your diagnosis. You will leave with a structured plan: what we treat in the clinic, what you do at home, and honest timelines. Most non-surgical knee problems improve significantly within 6 to 10 sessions; post-surgical rehab follows proven milestone-based protocols.
Meet our team
Shereen Hassam | 18 years experience
Arwa Muminjiwala | Senior Sports Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Specialist
Shereen Hassam is a licensed physiotherapist who obtained her degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in South Africa. After graduation, she furthered her training and experience in Brisbane, Australia. She relocated to Dubai, UAE in 2008.
She has earned a number of certifications in several dry needling and advanced dry needling courses, as well as the treatment of cervicogenic headaches, lower limb biomechanics for musculoskeletal injuries and various rehabilitation courses. She has attended numerous courses and congresses on lower back and lumbopelvic pain.
Shereen takes a keen interest in treating myofascial pain with dry needling and is very experienced at treating many cervicogenic disorders including headaches, dizziness and temporomandibular joint disorders.
Her extensive experience led her to treat various sports injuries and gain certification in sporting shoulder and shoulder dysfunction courses. Today, she is involved in a number of sporting events both in South Africa and Dubai.
With her skills and dedication, she has established excellent reputation among specialists from various private hospital groups and clinics within Dubai and has won the loyalty of her patients.
Shereen’s belief is that: “The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself” and she can help you achieve this sooner.
No doubt, she is the physiotherapist you’ve been looking for.
Shereen Hassam
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Take the first step in ensuring a pain free lifestyle, or gain your confidence back on the sports field by getting in contact with us today.