Runner's knee - the bane of runners
Patellofemoral band syndrome, or colloquially known as "runner's knee," is a condition that affects many physically active people, especially runners. The characteristic symptom is pain in the lateral region of the knee, which intensifies when running, descending stairs or squatting.
Causes of runner's knee
- Overload: Excessive physical exertion, especially when running on hard surfaces, can lead to irritation of the patellar tendon.
- Improper running technique: Poor running posture, taking too long a stride or putting too much stress on the knee joint can contribute to the development of runner's knee.
- Poor knee stabilization: Weak muscles stabilizing the knee can lead to excessive knee mobility and increase the risk of injury.
- Footwear: Improperly fitting running shoes can increase the stress on the knee joint.
How to treat the runner's knee?
Physiotherapy is the cornerstone of treating runner's knee. Effective therapeutic approaches include:
- Fascial therapy: Helps reduce muscle tension and improve blood circulation.
- Knee joint mobilization: Restores normal mobility to the joint.
- Strengthening exercises: Strengthens the muscles that stabilize the knee and improves its function.
- Taping: Relieves pressure on the patella tendon and improves its blood supply.
- Manual therapy: Helps restore proper soft tissue function.
How to prevent runner's knee?
- Gradually increase the load: Don't increase the distance and intensity of your workouts too quickly.
- Choose the right footwear: Choose running shoes that provide good shock absorption and stability.
- Include strengthening exercises: Do regular exercises to strengthen your thigh and buttock muscles.
- Take a break if you feel pain: Ignoring pain can lead to a worsening injury.
Physiotherapy in Krakow - get back to running without pain!
If you're suffering from runner's knee, don't delay visiting a physiotherapist. At our office in Krakow, we will help you get back to your favorite physical activity.
Touch Balance Physiotherapy
103 Głogowiec St., 30-298 Kraków
tel. 515 054 260
online calendar: touchbalancephysiotherapy.booksy.com
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