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Runner's knee; Advice?

  • 12-07-2016 2:57pm
    #1
    fussyonion
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    I'm fairly new to running and I think I have what's known as "runner's knee."

    Pain in my knee when I bend it and it hurts when walking. Funny enough, it doesn't hurt when running.
    I have a knee support bandage on it at the mo and I put some Deep Heat on.

    Just wondering, would it be OK to carry on running if it's not hurting or should I be resting it until it's healed?


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  • #2
    Mr. CooL ICE
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    Are you doing any mobility work? i.e. stretching, foam rolling, etc?


  • #3
    fussyonion
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    Nicolas Cage wrote: »
    Are you doing any mobility work? i.e. stretching, foam rolling, etc?

    I do stretch before and after. I hope I'm not violating the "no medical advice" rule?


  • #4
    Alf Veedersane
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    I know this probably isn't an answer you really wanted, it's probably best to go to a good physio.

    The knee isn't straightforward so it may not be 'runner's knee'. It may be patellar tendonitis, for example.

    Assuming it is runner's knee, then there;s the issue of what caused it. Is it a biomechanical problem that's caused by a muscular weakness that's ultimately causing the knee injury. Which muscles? Hips? Quads?

    I don't like to just throw out 'go to a physio' where someone has an injury but sometimes it's worth investigating if you want to continue to run, lift, etc without injuries recurring all too regularly.


  • #5
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,708 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    Like Alf said, there a hundred different things that could cause knee pain. It's quite a complex area and a physio would be best to determine the cause.

    I'm going to make assumptions and suggest that your stretching routine involves lunges to stretch the calf and pulling your foot to your ass to stretch the quad, but little else. Those are the most common stretches you see and they are easy to do, but they don't cover nearly as much as they should.

    Have a look at the Limber 11 mobility routine. It's used primarily by weightlifters, but it's great for ensuring you leave no stone unturned when checking for muscle tightness in the lower body:



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