Submitted by Dr. Jennifer Penrose of Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy
Do you plan your day around your knees? Maybe you avoid long walks, kneeling in the garden, or getting on the floor with your grandkids because you know you’ll “pay for it” later. Many adults over 40 are told their knee pain is just “wear and tear” or “bone on bone,” and that their only options are cortisone injections or a future total knee replacement. At Penrose Physical Therapy, we believe you deserve to understand all your options, especially non-invasive ones. That’s why we’re hosting a free Knee Pain & Knee Arthritis Seminar on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Why Knees Hurt: It’s Not Always ‘Just Arthritis‘
Arthritis is common with age, but pain isn’t determined by X-rays alone. Many people with “bone on bone” findings have manageable pain, while others with mild imaging changes hurt a lot.
Why? Because how your knee is loaded during daily life matters just as much as what the joint looks like.
Tight hips, weak glutes or core, stiff ankles, and poor muscle timing can all increase stress on an already sensitive knee.
In this seminar, we’ll explain in clear, simple terms:
- The most common causes of knee pain after 40
- Why X-ray findings don’t always match pain levels
- How changing how you move can change how much your knee hurts
Physical Therapy Doesn’t Have to Hurt to Work
A common myth is that physical therapy must be painful to be effective. In reality, good therapy applies the right load, at the right time, in the right direction so your knee can tolerate more without flaring.
For example, if standing up from a chair hurts:
- Scoot toward the front of the chair
- Keep your knees from drifting far past your toes
- Lean slightly forward and press through your heels, using your hips more
That small adjustment often shifts strain away from an irritated knee and onto stronger hip muscles.
We’ll share more real-world strategies so you can:
- Get in and out of chairs with less pain
- Go up and down stairs more confidently
- Walk farther without your knees “talking back”
Beyond Cortisone: Non-Invasive Regenerative Options
Many people ask about alternatives to injections or how to safely delay knee surgery.
At Penrose Physical Therapy, we integrate targeted exercise and movement training with modern, non-invasive regenerative technologies when appropriate, including:
- Shockwave therapy (ESWT) – mechanical sound waves applied externally to stimulate healing in soft tissue and around joints
- EMTT (extracorporeal magnetotransduction therapy) – a pulsed electromagnetic field technology used in parts of Europe for joint and tendon pain
In Germany, an orthopedic trauma surgeon has reported that many patients receiving EMTT for arthritic knees were able to postpone—or cancel—planned knee replacements. Results vary, and surgery is sometimes still necessary, but these options highlight why understanding emerging therapies matters.
We’ll explain what these treatments can and cannot do, and who may be a candidate as part of a comprehensive physical therapy plan.
What You’ll Learn
In this 60-minute, small-group seminar, you’ll learn:
- Why knees become painful or stiff after 40
- Myths and facts about knee arthritis
- How hip, core, and ankle function protect your knees
- Simple movement tweaks to reduce daily knee strain
- When injections or surgery may be appropriate and when they may not be the first step
There’s time for questions in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. No treatments. No sales pitch.
Who Should Attend and How to Register
This seminar is for adults 40+ with knee pain or arthritis who want to stay active, explore non-invasive options, and make informed decisions. Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6 p.m. Seating is limited. We will have a zoom option once over capacity or those who prefer not to drive at night. To register, email info@penrosept.com or call 360.456.1444.
Penrose Physical Therapy
1445 Galaxy Dr NE Suite 301, Lacey
