Runners Knee
See also Runners Knee Products
The knee joint is a complex joint consisting of the Patella (Knee cap) tibia and the femur.
Runners knee is also known as Anterior Knee Pain, Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome and Chondromalacia Patella (softening of the cartilage)
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Causes of Runners Knee Pain
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Mechanical
Overload/Overuse of the joint due to biomechanical abnormality (PRONATION)- this is indeed the most of significant of all the problems.
Call the clinic to have a biomechanical examination to rule out biomechanical problems in addition to the following causes;
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Knock Knees
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Wide Hips (Female Runners)
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Weak Quadriceps Muscles/ Weakness of Vastus Medialis Muscle
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Tight Hamstring and Calf Muscles
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Tight Illio Tibial Band
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Subluxating Patella
Signs and Symptoms
Pain near the knee cap - inner side of the knee cap as well as below the knee cap
Pain is felt after sitting for a prolonged period i.e. sitting with your knees bent or cross legged
Walking down the stairs or running down hill, this is followed by pain
Symptoms aggravated when the knee is bent
Treatment
Do you suffer from any of the above causes or signs outlined above?
Do you suffer from one or more of these causes that is contributing towards yours runners knee? Then you need to have a consultation with The Loughborough's Specialist Podiatry Clinic to assess you biomechanically to rule out
Pronation (rolling of the feet inwards) or Supination (high arch feet). This is to determine whether you have tight calf muscles or tight hamstrings and give you the appropriate treatment
To look at your muscles; since weakness in quadriceps muscles and Tight Illio Tibial Band is also a contributing factor
This is to provide you with appropriate Orthotics (foot inserts to align your feet and body) with an exercise regime, to look at your footwear as well as a training programme to eliminate all of above causes of Runners Knee.
To reduce activity significantly and reduction of any activity which causes pain
Use of Ice therapy and N. SAIDS
Call 07802 793 747 or 01509 240 489 for an appointment and for further information.
Rehabilitation
As symptoms improve one needs to address and eliminate any predisposing factors, such as weak quadriceps muscles with strengthening exercises. These exercises have to be such that they do not irritate or cause further injury.
As symptoms decrease biomechanical intervention is needed and Orthotics prescribed.
PREVENTION
This is the maintenance around Optimal Biomechanical Function appropriate footgear, strengthening and stretching of Vastus Medialis Muscle and Illio Tibial Band
Podiatrist Consultation
For further assistance regarding your Bunion, please click on the link below or telephone: Tel: 01162 677799 or Mob: 07802 793 747
