Is knee pain holding you back from enjoying your long hikes?
What a Doctor of Physical Therapy wants every hiker with knee pain to know: how to overcome pain and enjoy every climb, descent, and uneven mile again.
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This was me:
I would leave the trailhead feeling strong and excited… but a few miles in, sharp knee pain would dominate all my thoughts.
Descents become brutal, and every step downhill felt worse than the last.
I kept telling myself I’ll just “train harder” or “rest more”
I was stuck in this cycle:
HIKE → PAIN → REST → REPEAT.I was unwilling to give up my mental reset and my time with my family. I loved it too much, and it became apart of my identity, no matter how much my body paid for it.
Does this sound familiar? This is the guide I wish I had when I first started hiking: a practical approach to taking care of your body and building strength for the many miles ahead.As a fellow hiker, welcome.
I’m glad you’re here.My name is Dr. Christina Mathew. I help outdoor athletes over 30 stay strong, capable, and pain-free on the trails.
Inside the Guide
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Inside the Guide *
✔ The #1 mistake outdoor athletes make that causes knee pain
✔ Myth Busters: Is knee pain is just part of getting older?
✔ Why most hikers never fix their knee pain
✔ Three exercises that build strong, resilient knees
✔ How to keep hiking without pain ruining your adventures
Client Victories
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Client Victories 〰️
From Pain to Peak
“I had pain just going down the stairs, within a few weeks I was able to get back to 14-mile hikes!” -Grace L.
Hope and Progress
“When I first started seeing Christina, I couldn’t even walk a mile… I had been like this for years and thought it was just the way life is. Christina gave me so much hope and now I’m back to all of my hiking, cycling, and training for a 10K run, free of pain!” -Chloe L.
From Skeptic to Believer!
“I was skeptical about virtual physical therapy, but doing this with Christina has been a game changer. I am back to the gym and I’ve learned life long skills. -Emmanuel B.
Insights from clinical experience
Dr. Christina shares insights from years of helping active adults recover and keep hiking. Not theories, but what actually works.
Proven system
You’ll get a clear system to understand pain, adjust intelligently, and keep progressing. Without the overwhelm or guesswork.
Built for you
Whether you're an experienced hiker or just getting your boots on the trail, this e-book helps you tackle the aches and pains that hold back your performance.
WHY THIS E-BOOK IS DIFFERENT
This isn’t just another injury guide. It’s a practical and proven resource designed to help increase your mileage with less pain: created by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and fellow hiker.
When knee pain starts limiting your mileage, many people begin considering injections or surgery, hoping it will resolve the issue. Often knee pain is not because something is broken, but because the joint is overloaded and underprepared.
Outdoor athletes such as trail runners, thru-hikers, ultramarathon runners, skiers, and snowshoers, place unique stresses on their knees. Steep climbs, long descents, uneven terrain, heavy packs, and repetitive miles require strength, control, and endurance. Often, generic rehab advice misses the mark. That’s why this guide was created specifically for you.
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Have returned to their activities with confidence
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And I still LOVE the profession of physical therapy!
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and that’s something worth celebrating! 👏