Expert Knee Pain Physiotherapy in Ancaster, ON
Knee pain is stopping you from doing what you love — running, training, playing sports, or simply moving without wincing. At The Movement Physio & Performance in Dundas, our physiotherapists deliver one-on-one, hour-long sessions built around your goals. No referral needed. Just real results. Serving Ancaster, Dundas, and Hamilton.
Knee Pain That's Keeping You on the Sidelines
Ignoring knee pain doesn't make it go away — it makes it worse. Here's what happens when the right help isn't found.
The Pain Gets Louder
What starts as a dull ache after a run or a twinge on the stairs becomes a constant companion. Without addressing the root cause, knee pain tends to escalate — limiting more activities, more often.
You Start Compensating
When one knee hurts, your body shifts load elsewhere. That compensation creates new problems — hip tightness, low back pain, ankle strain — turning one injury into several.
You Fall Behind on Your Goals
Whether you're training for a race, playing recreational hockey, or just trying to stay active, knee pain puts your progress on pause. The longer it's left untreated, the longer the road back.
Why Ancaster Residents Choose Our Physiotherapy
At The Movement Physio & Performance, we don't just treat your knee — we find out why it's hurting and build a plan to keep it from coming back. Our physiotherapists are athletes themselves, and they understand what it takes to get you back to the activities that matter most to you.
One-on-one, hour-long sessions — your physiotherapist's full attention, every visit
Evidence-based, strength-focused rehab inside our ~1,000 sq ft performance gym
No referral required — get started with a thorough, root-cause assessment today
Our 3-Step Path to Getting You Back Strong
Step 1: Calm It Down
We begin with a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of your knee pain. From there, we use targeted pain management strategies and smart movement modifications to reduce your symptoms and get you moving comfortably again.
Step 2: Build It Up
Using progressive strength training and therapeutic exercise inside our performance gym, we systematically rebuild the strength, stability, and load tolerance your knee needs to handle the demands of your sport or lifestyle.
Step 3: Bridge the Gap
We don't just get you to pain-free — we get you back to full performance. Whether that's returning to running, hitting the ice, or training at full intensity, we use return-to-sport testing and functional assessments to make sure you're truly ready.
Knee Conditions We Treat with Physiotherapy
Whether you're dealing with a chronic ache or a recent injury, our physiotherapists are experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of knee and lower extremity conditions. We develop individualized programs using therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and blood flow restriction therapy to get you back to what you love.
Runner's Knee / Patellofemoral Pain, ACL Injury & Meniscus Injuries
IT Band Syndrome, Hamstring Strains & Knee Osteoarthritis
Post-surgical knee rehab, prehab before procedures & return-to-sport progressions
What Our Patients Are Saying
"The experience was great, and unlike any other physio clinic I had been to before. Through hour-long sessions in the gym that focused on strength training, I saw steady progress… He taught me so much about rehab, load management and how to handle nerve pain. I'd highly recommend The Movement to anyone."
— Dana Y."Dalton was my physiotherapist for a badly torn groin. He demonstrated an extensive knowledge of his craft and it seemed effortlessly came up with a plan and exercises along the way to get me back participating in my recreational hockey. I would highly recommend The Movement Physio & Performance."
— Kyle F."I came to The Movement thinking I would never fully recover and I left being better and more confident than pre-injury… After 2 months I was able to return to work on modified duties and within 3 months I was back full time duties and back to playing sports."
— Shane B.Meet the Physiotherapists Behind Your Recovery at The Movement
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Eli Pawliw
Eli grew up in Dundas with a hand-poured concrete shot put circle in his backyard. He’s thrilled to be returning back to Dundas after learning and living abroad in London, England for the past 3 years. As a former international shot putter, turned avid runner, Eli has an in-depth understanding of the demands of a wide variety of sports. He brings an elite-performance mindset to the clinic to help others improve their physical function beyond their initial goals.
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Jessica Mahler
Jessica grew up in the Hamilton area and is excited to be back treating in the area after spending some time in North Vancouver and Guelph. Whether attempting a new distance or trying a new sport, Jessica loves setting new physical activity goals and is passionate about working with others to help them reach theirs. In her spare time Jessica enjoys hockey, running, triathlon, and snowboarding.
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Nick Dozzi
Nick was born and raised in Hamilton. Growing up as a hockey player in the area, he became passionate about rehab and performance early in his career, looking to stay healthy and gain a competitive advantage over the competition. Junior hockey took him all over Ontario and Canada including spending a year on the east coast in which he was able to travel through most of the big cities in the Maritimes and Quebec. Since dreams of being a professional athlete ended, he came back home to complete his schooling. Nick now enjoys staying active throughout the year with strength training, golfing and snowboarding.
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Don Lesar
Don has felt connected to the Dundas community since starting at McMaster in 2009 and feels privileged to be able to provide care to the health conscious people of Dundas and the surrounding area. Don is a father of two young girls and enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running, functional fitness training, camping and anything that gets him into the fresh valley air.
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Will Nicholson
Will is a lifelong learner, and along with Dalton, has been connecting with a network of like-minded clinicians internationally through the PTCoffeecast. The PTCoffeecast is a podcast about all things physiotherapy with a side of geeking out on coffee. Will is also a competitive powerlifter, and enjoys anything that involves lifting weights. To round it out, he loves hiking, cycling, and being outdoors.
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Dalton Laino
Dalton has a drive for growth. Whether it be his health journey, his own personal development, or continually hearing other peoples perspectives on the PTCoffeecast that he co-hosts with Will. This drive has lead him to partnering with Don and Will to build The Movement Physio & Performance. Outside of this you can find Dalton dabbling in various areas of fitness such as CrossFit and Running, drinking freshly brewed coffee from his aeropress, and enjoying a hike while listening to his favourite podcast.
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Dee Muszynski
Dee is a Registered Dietitian committed to helping individuals take a proactive approach to their health through food. She takes pride in her personalized approach with each client, working together to come up with solutions to reach their goals. She is a strong believer in developing healthy relationships with food while still being able to attain desired outcomes.
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Lauren Zigelstein
Lauren has always been passionate about movement and exercise. As a child and throughout high school, she swam competitively and learned the importance of working alongside a team, dedicating time and energy to a collective goal. Lauren also learned the importance of pushing oneself out of one's comfort zone and never giving up on your dreams. In her adult years, she applied these invaluable lessons by choosing to leave her career after spending 15 years in advertising and finding her true calling in Health and Wellness. Bridging her skills in client services, project and business management with her passion for supporting others to make positive health changes brought her to Movement.
Find Us — Just 11 Minutes from Ancaster
We're just 11 minutes (~7.4 km) from Ancaster via Wilson St E and Old Dundas Rd — an easy drive from Hamilton, Dundas, and the surrounding area. Head toward Wilson St E, turn onto Montgomery Dr, then follow Old Dundas Rd toward Maplewood Hall, continuing through to Hatt St.
You'll find us at Unit #2. 📍 118 Hatt St Unit #2, Dundas, ON L9H 2M4 | 📞 289-238-8865 | Mon–Tue & Thu: 8 AM–7 PM | Wed: 8 AM–4 PM | Fri: 8 AM–2 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your first knee physiotherapy appointment near Ancaster.
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?
No — you can book directly with us. No referral is required. Simply contact us and we'll get you in for a thorough initial assessment.
What does a session look like?
Every session is one-on-one with your dedicated physiotherapist for a full 60 minutes. We assess, educate, and build a progressive exercise program tailored to your specific goals and injury history.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies by injury and goal. After your initial assessment, your physiotherapist will outline a clear plan with realistic timelines — and be honest with you about what to expect.
Do you treat conditions beyond knee pain?
Absolutely. Our physiotherapists treat a wide range of conditions including low back pain, shoulder injuries, hip pain, runner's knee, ACL injuries, and more. We also offer pelvic health physiotherapy, running rehab, and CrossFit rehab.
Can you help me return to running or sport after a knee injury?
Yes — return to sport and return to running are core specialties at our clinic. We use functional movement assessments and return-to-sport testing to ensure you're truly ready before you ramp back up.
Still have questions?
We'd love to chat. Call us at 289-238-8865 or visit themovementphysio.ca to book a discovery call.