Runner’s Knee Treatment Fullarton
SA Running Injury Clinic treat Runner's Knee patients from Fullarton and the surrounding areas.
What is Runner's Knee?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia Patella
- Do you feel knee pain while participating in sport or running activities?
- Do your knees feel sore when walking up or down stairs?
- Do your knees ache when sitting with them bent for long periods?
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 can occur when the kneecap does not move smoothly through the knee joint, which may contribute to irritation of nearby tissues and bone structures.
A range of biomechanical and activity-related factors may contribute to these symptoms, including:
- Limited strength through the hips, buttocks, and inner thigh muscles
- Restricted flexibility in the calf, hamstring, and outer thigh muscles
- Flat feet or increased inward foot rolling (pronation)
- A history of lower back or pelvic concerns
- Inappropriate footwear for your running style or foot mechanics
- Running form that may place increased stress on the body
- High volumes of hill or stair training
Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Fullarton
For some runners and active individuals, Runner’s Knee may interfere with training and sporting activity. Pain around the front of the knee can gradually increase during exercise or sport and may persist if symptoms are ongoing. Early assessment may help guide appropriate management strategies.
At SA Running Injury Clinic we have a 7 part program:
- Management techniques including stretching, massage, and dry needling for muscle tightness
- Strengthening exercises targeting areas of reduced muscle support
- Assessment of previous lower back or pelvic injuries
- Assessment of foot biomechanics and movement patterns, with custom orthotics where appropriate
- Footwear advice tailored to your foot mechanics and activity levels
- Assessment and retraining of walking and running mechanics
- Activity and training adjustments based on your symptoms and goals
Assessment and management of Runner’s Knee at SA Running Injury Clinic
To arrange an appointment near Fullarton 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.