Whether you're dealing with an ACL tear, runner's knee, meniscus injury, or chronic joint pain, Dr. Cisneros brings 12 years of treating high-performance athletes and soldiers to your recovery — one-on-one, every session.
Knee pain has many causes. A proper movement assessment is essential to identify whether it's coming from the joint itself, the surrounding soft tissue, or a hip or foot problem driving the issue.
Pain around or behind the kneecap, especially during running, squatting, or going up and down stairs. Often caused by hip weakness and poor tracking mechanics.
Instability, swelling, and pain following a twisting injury or direct impact. Pre- and post-surgical rehab are both highly effective with one-on-one PT.
Clicking, locking, or pain on the inner or outer knee line — especially with deep squatting or twisting. Often manageable without surgery with the right rehab approach.
Pain just below the kneecap that worsens with jumping, landing, or loading activities. Common in CrossFit athletes, basketball players, and weightlifters.
Sharp pain on the outer knee during running or cycling. Caused by hip abductor weakness and poor lower extremity mechanics — very responsive to PT.
Recovery after ACL reconstruction, total knee replacement, or meniscus surgery. One-on-one care accelerates return to full function compared to group-based clinic settings.
Effective knee rehab looks beyond the knee itself. Dr. Cisneros assesses the entire lower extremity — hip, knee, ankle, and foot — to address the true source of the problem.
Most knee pain is driven by problems above or below the joint — weak glutes, poor ankle mobility, or faulty movement patterns. Dr. Cisneros's background in strength and conditioning gives him a unique eye for identifying these contributors.
Hands-on joint mobilization of the knee, hip, and ankle combined with targeted soft tissue techniques to reduce pain, restore joint mobility, and improve tissue quality around the knee.
Progressive loading through evidence-based protocols — including hip strengthening, quad and hamstring rehab, and sport-specific movement patterns. Dr. Cisneros's Olympic weightlifting background ensures your squat and hinge mechanics are corrected, not just your pain.
For athletes, the goal isn't just pain relief — it's getting back to full performance. We use objective criteria and sport-specific testing to determine true readiness before clearing you to return to training or competition.
In many cases, yes. Research consistently shows that PT is as effective as surgery for conditions like meniscus tears and mild ACL sprains in non-athletes. Dr. Cisneros will give you an honest assessment of whether PT alone is the right path for your situation.
Full return to sport after ACL reconstruction typically takes 9–12 months. However, with high-quality one-on-one PT that progresses you based on objective criteria, many patients return faster and with lower re-injury risk than with standard clinic care.
Not necessarily. Dr. Cisneros can often determine the diagnosis through a thorough clinical assessment. If imaging is warranted based on your presentation, he'll refer you for the appropriate study.
Absolutely. Dr. Cisneros coaches CrossFit and has a deep background in barbell movements and Olympic weightlifting. He understands the demands of your sport and will get you back to training — not just tell you to stop.
Same-week appointments available. No referral needed. One-on-one with Dr. Cisneros every session.
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