Runner’s Knee Treatment Burnside
SA Running Injury Clinic treat Runner's Knee patients from Burnside and the surrounding areas.
What is Runner's Knee?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia Patella
- Does your knee become sore during exercise, running, or sport?
- Do your knees feel sore when walking up or down stairs?
- Do you notice knee discomfort while sitting with your knees bent?
Runner’s Knee, medically known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia Patella, is a common knee presentation among runners and active people. The patella, or kneecap, is a flat triangular bone positioned at the front of the knee.
Runner’s Knee may involve irritation around the kneecap associated with altered movement patterns of the patella. This may contribute to irritation around the surrounding knee structures.
A range of biomechanical and activity-related factors may contribute to these symptoms, including:
- Reduced strength in the inner thigh, hip, and gluteal muscles
- Muscle tightness affecting the outer thigh, hamstrings, and calf region
- Excessive pronation or flattening of the foot arch
- Previous lower back or pelvic injuries
- Inappropriate footwear for your running style or foot mechanics
- Running form that may place increased stress on the body
- Repeated stair climbing or hill-based activity
Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Burnside
Runner’s Knee may become limiting for some athletes and active individuals, particularly during running and sporting activities. Some people notice increasing discomfort around the kneecap as activity progresses. Early assessment may assist in identifying contributing factors and suitable management approaches.
At SA Running Injury Clinic we have a 7 part program:
- Management techniques including stretching, massage, and dry needling for muscle tightness
- Targeted strengthening program to support muscle function and stability
- Review of any history of lower back or pelvic concerns
- Assessment of foot biomechanics and movement patterns, with custom orthotics where appropriate
- Recommendations for footwear suited to your foot function and sporting activities
- Running technique assessment and gait retraining approaches
- Modification of your running and exercise program where appropriate
Supportive care and management for Runner’s Knee
To arrange an appointment near Burnside for non-surgical treatment options for runner's knee care in Adelaide, contact SA Running Injury Clinic online or by phone. Please note we have two clinics.
We regularly see patients from suburbs including Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Thebarton, Mile End, Fullarton, Myrtle Bank, Highgate, Glenunga, Parkside, Norwood, Burnside and Glenside.