PHYSICAL THERAPY | KNEE PAIN
Walk, Climb Stairs, And Train Knee Pain FREE—Without Fear Of It Giving Out Or Slowing You Down
Even if stairs hurt, running feels risky, you’ve tried rest or quad exercises, or you’re worried this might be arthritis or permanent
Meet Dr. Andrew Bagley — PT, DPT, ATC
Owner, Physical Therapist
Dr. Andrew Bagley is the founder and lead physical therapist at ALTR Performance & Physical Therapy. A Mount Pleasant native and former competitive swimmer, he was a 4× state champion at Wando High School and still holds records with the Coastal Carolina Aquatics Association. After rotator cuff surgeries on both shoulders as a teenager, physical therapy became personal.
Andrew trained at the highest level, earning his undergraduate degree at UNC Chapel Hill, working with NCAA Division I programs, and completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Duke University. He returned to Charleston to raise the standard of care through ALTR.
He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), with advanced training in vestibular rehab and concussion management.
Why Knee Pain Keeps Getting In The Way
Knee pain doesn’t just limit movement—it makes you question every step you take.
You feel it going down stairs.
Standing up from a chair.
During runs or long days on your feet.
"This is the worst knee joint I've ever seen."
"You should never run again."
"If it hurts, just stop doing it."
Wear-and-tear. Meniscus tears. MRI findings. We've heard it all. And so have you.
The problem is: none of these things help you get back to what you love to do.
With a well-organized rehab plan, most knee issues can avoid surgery. And, with a plan focused on you and your goals, you will be able to stay active while you treat it.
The knee depends on both the hip and ankle to move well and stay out of pain. It also depends on good quality movement, balance, and landing strategies to absorb forces properly. If you aren't addressing these things, then your knee will not get better.
We fix what’s forcing your knee to compensate:
- Restore hip stability to control knee stress
- Improve ankle mobility to reduce joint overload
- Correct movement patterns during daily activity
- Build strength where it is missing
- Return confidence in stairs, walking, and training
Ready To Move Without Knee Pain?
Get clear on what’s driving your knee pain—and what needs to change so it stops slowing you down.
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