GP or Doctor for running injury

secondspring

Hi All,


So I think I have IT band problems or another knee related issue. Bad pain at the side of my knee but only when running. After taking a few weeks off running I started back this evening and within 1k the pain was as bad as it ever was.


So... I think it's time to see a doctor. Could anyone recommend someone who specialises in sports injuries in the Dublin area? I've had mixed experience with physios and quite worried that the pain return so suddenly; so I think a doctor might be more appropriate to start with.


I know there's no discussion of medical issues on here, but any advice or recommendations on where to turn would be appreciated.


Thanks.


SS

menoscemo

secondspring wrote: »

Hi All,


So I think I have IT band problems or another knee related issue. Bad pain at the side of my knee but only when running. After taking a few weeks off running I started back this evening and within 1k the pain was as bad as it ever was.


So... I think it's time to see a doctor. Could anyone recommend someone who specialises in sports injuries in the Dublin area? I've had mixed experience with physios and quite worried that the pain return so suddenly; so I think a doctor might be more appropriate to start with.


I know there's no discussion of medical issues on here, but any advice or recommendations on where to turn would be appreciated.


Thanks.


SS

What part of Dublin are you in? Don't go near a GP, they won't have a clue. A good physio/ Physical therapist/Sports therapist who specialises in running injuries will fix you best. If you tell us what part you are in someone will recommend one.

secondspring

menoscemo wrote: »

What part of Dublin are you in? Don't go near a GP, they won't have a clue. A good physio/ Physical therapist/Sports therapist who specialises in running injuries will fix you best. If you tell us what part you are in someone will recommend one.

I'm in Dublin 16, and work in City Centre, but don't mind travelling!

secondspring

menoscemo wrote: »

What part of Dublin are you in? Don't go near a GP, they won't have a clue. A good physio/ Physical therapist/Sports therapist who specialises in running injuries will fix you best. If you tell us what part you are in someone will recommend one.

Also, I'm well aware that GPs aren't great for this sort of thing, but I'm sure there are a few out there who are runners themselves or take an interest in sports injuries. When I saw my GP for a more minor running injury a few years ago, their response was 'stop running'


Good Stuff.

yaya*

secondspring wrote: »

Hi All,


So I think I have IT band problems or another knee related issue. Bad pain at the side of my knee but only when running. After taking a few weeks off running I started back this evening and within 1k the pain was as bad as it ever was.


So... I think it's time to see a doctor. Could anyone recommend someone who specialises in sports injuries in the Dublin area? I've had mixed experience with physios and quite worried that the pain return so suddenly; so I think a doctor might be more appropriate to start with.


I know there's no discussion of medical issues on here, but any advice or recommendations on where to turn would be appreciated.


Thanks.


SS

http://www.carysfort-clinic.ie/index.php/practitioner/dr-patrick-duggan/

This guy is my GP but I know he's heavily involved in sports medicine too- I've never seen him for that but the bio on the website suggests that he's very involved with dublin team so might be worth a try.

menoscemo

secondspring wrote: »

I'm in Dublin 16, and work in City Centre, but don't mind travelling!

Go and see Ciaran Fitzpatrick In Ballinteer.

http://cfphysicaltherapy.com/

menoscemo

yaya* wrote: »

http://www.carysfort-clinic.ie/index.php/practitioner/dr-patrick-duggan/

This guy is my GP but I know he's heavily involved in sports medicine too- I've never seen him for that but the bio on the website suggests that he's very involved with dublin team so might be worth a try.

If you are sick- go see a GP.
If you have a sports injury, go see a physio/Physical therapist.

yaya*

menoscemo wrote: »

If you are sick- go see a GP.
If you have a sports injury, go see a physio/Physical therapist.

The OP specifically asked for a GP with experience in sports injuries, which is what my GP is. He specifically said he doesn't want a physio recommendation as he's already been and feels a doctor is more appropriate.
I gave what I was asked for. Do I necessarily agree with him not going to a physio? No, probably not. Is it any of my/your business who he chooses to speak to about his issue? No.

menoscemo

yaya* wrote: »

The OP specifically asked for a GP with experience in sports injuries, which is what my GP is. He specifically said he doesn't want a physio recommendation as he's already been and feels a doctor is more appropriate.
I gave what I was asked for. Do I necessarily agree with him not going to a physio? No, probably not. Is it any of my/your business who he chooses to speak to about his issue? No.

That's fair enough but if the GP was worth his salt he would only be referring the OP onto a decent Physio.

I have a GP who specialises in sports but I would only go to see him if I was sick/run down/wanted my bloods checked. IF I have an Injury I go see Cfitz or Ecoli.

secondspring

menoscemo wrote: »

That's fair enough but if the GP was worth his salt he would only be referring the OP onto a decent Physio.

I have a GP who specialises in sports but I would only go to see him if I was sick/run down/wanted my bloods checked. IF I have an Injury I go see Cfitz or Ecoli.

Thanks for the replies everyone. I was thinking along the lines of a doctor in case a scan or xray was necessary. My knowledge of this sort of stuff is limited so not sure if a physio can order a scan if they think something isn't right.

I'm completely open to seeing a Physio if that is whats necessary. I've actually seen Ciaran before and couldn't recommend him highly enough.

Cartman78

secondspring wrote: »

Also, I'm well aware that GPs aren't great for this sort of thing, but I'm sure there are a few out there who are runners themselves or take an interest in sports injuries. When I saw my GP for a more minor running injury a few years ago, their response was 'stop running'

+1 on this.

It might sound simplistic but the ideal scenario is to find a running doctor

My regular GP is a triathlete so not only understands the injury side of things but also the desire to get back out there asap. Have been to other docs who trundle out the "stop running" line and it is very frustrating/disheartening.

Dermo09

Cartman78 wrote: »

+1 on this.

It might sound simplistic but the ideal scenario is to find a running doctor

My regular GP is a triathlete so not only understands the injury side of things but also the desire to get back out there asap. Have been to other docs who trundle out the "stop running" line and it is very frustrating/disheartening.

I really hate a doctor / even Physio who says something like that. I actually had a physical therapist tell me that my body was so bad, that I should never run again. Now he might be right in the long term and I may regret not listening to him, but since that extremely upsetting day a year ago, i have run over 1000 miles, and still going !!!!!