Knee Pain Physical Therapy in Bristol, TN for Lasting Relief & Stronger Recovery

Don't let knee pain sideline your performance. Get back to the activities you love with specialized one-on-one physical therapy that addresses the root cause—not just the symptoms. Train smarter, recover faster, and come back stronger than before.

Knee pain physical therapy

Your Knee Pain is Stealing your Momentum

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Knee pain forcing you to skip workouts, avoid stairs, or give up the sports and activities that keep you energized and moving at 100%.

Missing Your Favorite Activities

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Band-Aid Solutions That Don't Last

Generic treatments that only mask the pain temporarily, leaving you frustrated when symptoms return stronger than ever.

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Fear of Making It Worse

Worried that pushing through will cause permanent damage, but tired of sitting on the sidelines watching life pass you by.

Get Back to Peak Performance with Sparked Rehab

At Sparked Rehab & Athletics, we don't just treat your knee pain—we get you back to dominating your sport and activities.

Our performance-based approach combines advanced techniques with strength and conditioning to ensure you return stronger, faster, and more resilient than before.

✓ One-on-one, 60-minute sessions with Dr. Ryan Sparks, PT, DPT
✓ Performance-based rehab focused on return-to-activity goals
✓ Advanced treatments: dry needling, cupping, manual therapy
✓ Strength & conditioning integrated into your recovery plan
✓ Maintenance programs to keep you injury-free long-term

Knee Pain Physical Therapy Bristol

"For the past two years, I had been dealing with a partially torn rotator cuff in my dominant shoulder. After trying multiple physical therapists, I found Ryan and his clinic. I cannot overstate how successful Ryan's therapy approach has been for me. I am now essentially pain-free and exercising with almost no limitations anymore."

— Brett Greene

Your Path from Knee Pain to Peak Performance

alleviate your pain

Step 1
Address and Alleviate Your Pain

 We start by getting you immediate relief from your knee pain using advanced techniques and targeted interventions that work fast.

Root cause physical therapy

Step 2:
Determine the Root Cause

Through comprehensive movement analysis, we identify exactly what's causing your knee pain—not just where it hurts, but why it's happening.

Prevention Physical therapy

Step 3:
Create Your Prevention Plan

Build strength, mobility, and movement patterns that prevent your knee pain from returning while optimizing your athletic performance

Bristol, TN physical therapy for athletes

Specialized Knee Pain Treatment for Bristol Athletes & Active Adults

Whether you're a CrossFitter dealing with training pain, a weekend warrior pushing through discomfort, or an athlete sidelined by injury, our Bristol knee pain specialists get results.

We treat the whole person, not just the pain, so you can get back to moving at 100%.

✓ Runner's knee and patellofemoral pain syndrome
✓ Meniscus tears and post-surgical knee rehabilitation
✓ IT band syndrome and lateral knee pain
✓ ACL/MCL injuries and sports-related knee trauma
✓ Chronic knee pain and arthritis management
✓ Post-workout knee stiffness and performance optimization

What Our Bristol Patients Are Saying



  • "When I met Ryan I had very limited mobility in my arm and he determined it was a shoulder injury causing my pain and difficulty. Since then he has helped me through several ailments and taught me how to take care of my body to prevent injuries."

    Tracey Bryan

  • "I have been going to PT at Sparked Rehab for several months now because of an old shoulder injury. Not only has Ryan helped get it back to having no pain with any type of workout but the strength and mobility I have gained will help me for years to come!"

    Stacie Crabtree

  • "For the past two years, I had been dealing with a partially torn rotator cuff. After trying multiple physical therapists, and even being recommended to try surgical repair, I found Ryan and his clinic. I am now essentially pain-free and exercising with almost no limitations anymore!"

    Brett Greene

Ready to Crush Your Knee Pain Goals?

Located right in the Bristol Sportsplex, we're perfectly positioned to serve active individuals throughout the Tri-Cities area who refuse to let pain slow them down.


109 Raytheon Rd, Bristol, TN 37620

Driving Directions: We're located on Raytheon Road, just 5 minutes from downtown Bristol and easily accessible from I-81. Close to Bristol Motor Speedway and local CrossFit gyms.

Email
info@sparkedrehab.com

Phone
+1 423-484-8488

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our performance-focused physical therapy approach.


  • Unlike traditional PT clinics, we focus on performance-based rehabilitation. Every session is one-on-one with Dr. Ryan Sparks for a full 60 minutes, and we integrate strength & conditioning to ensure you come back stronger than before your injury.

  • We operate as an out-of-network provider, which allows us to spend quality time with each patient without insurance restrictions. This investment in your care means faster results and truly personalized treatment plans.

  • We utilize cutting-edge techniques including dry needling, cupping, manual therapy, and movement analysis. These are combined with targeted strength training and conditioning to address both your pain and performance goals.

  • Recovery time depends on your specific condition and goals, but our performance-focused approach typically gets athletes and active adults back to their activities faster than traditional PT. Most patients see significant improvement within 4-6 weeks.

  • Absolutely! Our 3-step process doesn't just treat your current pain—we identify the root cause and create a maintenance plan with strength training and movement optimization to keep you injury-free long-term.

Still Have Questions?

Ready to get back to moving at 100% without knee pain holding you back?