Can Physiotherapy Help You Avoid Knee Surgery? A Mississauga Success Story

Knee pain can be debilitating—and if you've been told you have "bone-on-bone arthritis" and that surgery is your only option, you're not alone.

At MUV Therapy Physio & Sports Medicine in Mississauga, we meet patients every week who are facing that exact scenario. But here’s the good news: surgery may not be the only way forward. In fact, with the right approach to physiotherapy, many people can delay or even avoid knee replacement surgery entirely.

The Mississauga Woman Who Beat the Odds

One of our patients, a woman in her late 60s, came to us after being told she needed a knee replacement. Her daily walks with her dog had become painful. She struggled with stairs and couldn’t stay active the way she wanted. Imaging confirmed degenerative changes—what many doctors label as “bone-on-bone.”

But at MUV Therapy, we don’t treat X-rays—we treat people.

Using the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), we assessed her specific movement patterns and identified the underlying mechanical problem contributing to her knee pain.

Through a simple home exercise program, targeted education, and a few key changes to posture and movement, she experienced rapid improvement. Within weeks, she was walking her dog pain-free—without surgery, injections, or painkillers.

Why Physiotherapy Should Be Your First Step

Orthopedic surgery has its place, especially for complex or traumatic joint injuries. But for most people experiencing age-related wear and tear, high-quality physiotherapy can be the most effective—and least risky—first step.

Here’s why:

• Lower cost: Surgery is expensive and comes with hidden costs like recovery time and lost mobility.

• Less risk: Every surgery carries the risk of infection, complications, and long rehab.

• Faster recovery: Many patients see improvement within weeks of starting physiotherapy.

• Self-management: Our physiotherapists teach you how to take care of your body so you stay in control.

Our Approach at MUV Therapy

At MUV Therapy, our physiotherapists are trained in the McKenzie Method, a globally recognized system that empowers patients to get better through education and self-treatment. It's one of the most evidence-based approaches available for managing knee pain without surgery.

Whether you’ve just been told you need surgery—or you’ve been living with chronic pain for years—we can help you explore alternatives.

✅ Ready to See if Physiotherapy Can Help You Avoid Surgery?

We offer one-on-one care and personalized treatment plans that focus on what matters most to you—getting back to your life without relying on painkillers, injections, or surgery.

📍 Located in Mississauga, we serve patients from Streetsville, Port Credit, Erin Mills, and beyond.

👉 Book a consultation today and find out how physiotherapy might be your best first step toward lasting knee pain relief.