Top Rated Knee Rehabilitation, Wayne NJ
Our Proven Recovery Process:
1. Comprehensive Assessment – We evaluate your range of motion, strength, stability, and movement patterns to identify the root cause of your injury.
2. Targeted Treatment – Your personalized plan combines hands-on manual therapy with progressive exercises designed to restore function and mobility.
3. Long-Term Success – We focus on rebuilding strength, balance, and movement quality to get you back to your activities and prevent future injuries.
Early intervention leads to faster recovery – most knee injuries respond well to physical therapy when treatment begins promptly.

Knee Rehabilitation in Wayne, NJ
At Spectrum Therapeutics of NJ - Physical Therapy, we excel at treating knee injuries in Wayne, NJ by combining advanced physical therapy techniques, personalized care, and proven rehabilitation methods. Our expert therapists specialize in targeting the root cause of your pain, using treatments like manual therapy, strength training, and Shockwave Therapy to promote faster healing and long-lasting results. With a focus on individualized care plans, our PT clinic ensures each patient receives the most effective treatment to restore mobility, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries—making us a trusted choice for knee injury recovery.

Revolutionary Shockwave Therapy for Stubborn Knee Pain
Breakthrough non-invasive treatment that stimulates your body's natural healing response. Perfect for chronic conditions like patellar tendinitis, IT band syndrome, and knee bursitis that haven't responded to traditional therapy.
✓ FDA-approved technology
✓ No surgery required
✓ 70-85% success rate
✓ Minimal downtime
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What We Treat:
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Common Knee Conditions:
ACL tears affecting the anterior cruciate ligament that provides knee stability during pivoting and cutting movements, MCL tears involving the medial collateral ligament on the inner side of the knee from contact injuries or twisting motions, meniscus tears in the C-shaped cartilage that cushions and stabilizes the knee joint, patellar tendinitis causing pain below the kneecap from overuse and jumping activities, bursitis involving inflammation of fluid-filled sacs around the knee joint, and tendonitis affecting various tendons including the quadriceps and hamstring attachments. We treat both partial and complete ligament tears, degenerative and traumatic meniscus injuries, acute and chronic patellar tendinopathy, prepatellar and infrapatellar bursitis, and various forms of tendinitis affecting the knee complex.
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Other Knee Conditions:
Knee arthritis including osteoarthritis causing joint degeneration and rheumatoid arthritis creating inflammatory damage throughout the knee structures, patellofemoral pain syndrome characterized by anterior knee pain around or behind the kneecap during activities like climbing stairs or squatting, and IT band syndrome involving inflammation of the iliotibial band causing lateral knee pain during running and cycling activities. We treat tricompartmental and unicompartmental arthritis, chondromalacia patella and patellar tracking disorders, and both acute and chronic IT band friction syndrome requiring comprehensive biomechanical assessment and corrective interventions.
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Post-Surgical & Specialized Care:
Post-surgical knee rehabilitation following arthroscopic and open procedures with evidence-based recovery protocols, ACL reconstruction recovery utilizing phase-specific exercises that protect the graft while restoring function, meniscus repair rehabilitation focusing on tissue healing protection and gradual weight-bearing progression, sports injury treatment with sport-specific training progressions for athletes returning to competition, chronic knee pain management through multi-modal approaches combining manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, and tailored treatment plans individualized to each patient's condition and functional goals.

Frequently Asked Questions
How long does recovery from knee pain usually take?
Recovery typically takes 6–12 weeks, depending on severity and consistency with therapy. Most patients begin noticing improvement within 2–4 weeks.
Can physical therapy help me avoid knee surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy restores stability, mobility, and strength to the knee. Many patients who were told surgery was their only option avoid it with focused, evidence-based rehab.
What if I’ve already tried PT for my knee and it didn’t work?
Do you treat ACL and meniscus injuries?
Yes. We specialize in both surgical and non-surgical rehab for ACL and meniscus injuries, helping athletes and active adults return to sport, work, and daily activity safely and with confidence.
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Dr. Rob Letizia - Your Trusted Manual Physical Therapist
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Rob Letizia is committed to delivering the highest quality manual physical therapy for a wide range of knee injuries and conditions. At Spectrum Therapeutics in Wayne, NJ, Dr. Letizia provides personalized knee treatments designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function. With a compassionate and patient-focused approach, he helps individuals overcome knee pain and get back to doing what they love.
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