Runner's knee: common causes and return-to-running guidance
Front or side knee pain can follow rapid changes in distance, hills, strength, recovery or surfaces. Reduce aggravating dose and rebuild with strength and gradual running. Practical guidanceStart with a manageable change rather than complete rest or repeated painful testing. Record activity, symptoms and next-day response. An assessment can tailor exercise, technique and load; progress should be steady rather than based on a promised timetable. When to seek helpLocking, giving way, swelling,...
By BDYMAP · Sports therapy & massage, Loughton
Front or side knee pain can follow rapid changes in distance, hills, strength, recovery or surfaces. Reduce aggravating dose and rebuild with strength and gradual running.
Practical guidance
Start with a manageable change rather than complete rest or repeated painful testing. Record activity, symptoms and next-day response. An assessment can tailor exercise, technique and load; progress should be steady rather than based on a promised timetable.
When to seek help
Locking, giving way, swelling, inability to bear weight, fever, hot red joint or major trauma warrants prompt assessment.
Book in Loughton
BDYMAP offers sports therapy and sports massage at Muscleworks Gym in Loughton for gym users, athletes and active adults. SST member 9202. Book via Cliniko: https://bcosteopathy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings
Front or side knee pain can follow rapid changes in distance, hills, strength, recovery or surfaces. Reduce aggravating dose and rebuild with strength and gradual running.
Practical guidance
Start with a manageable change rather than complete rest or repeated painful testing. Record activity, symptoms and next-day response. An assessment can tailor exercise, technique and load; progress should be steady rather than based on a promised timetable.
When to seek help
Locking, giving way, swelling, inability to bear weight, fever, hot red joint or major trauma warrants prompt assessment.
Book in Loughton
BDYMAP offers sports therapy and sports massage at Muscleworks Gym in Loughton for gym users, athletes and active adults. SST member 9202. Book via Cliniko: https://bcosteopathy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings