Runner’s Knee Treatment Glenunga
SA Running Injury Clinic treat Runner's Knee patients from Glenunga 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?
- Does sitting for extended periods with bent knees cause aching?
Runner’s Knee, also known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia Patella, is a common running-related knee condition assessed at SA Running Injury Clinic. The patella, or kneecap, is a small triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint.
Runner’s Knee is commonly associated with altered kneecap tracking, which may place additional stress on surrounding knee structures including the thigh and shin bone.
Factors that may contribute to altered kneecap tracking and irritation around the knee include:
- Weakness in the hip, gluteal, and inner thigh muscle groups
- Tightness through the outer thigh, hamstring, and calf muscles
- Flat feet or increased inward foot rolling (pronation)
- Previous lower back or pelvic injuries
- Inappropriate footwear for your running style or foot mechanics
- Inefficient running movement patterns
- Excessive loading from hills or stairs
Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Glenunga
Runner’s Knee may affect training consistency and activity levels for some runners and active individuals. Symptoms can become persistent over time, particularly during running and sport. Some people notice pain building around the front of the knee as activity continues. Early assessment may assist with identifying contributing factors and management options.
At SA Running Injury Clinic we have a 7 part program:
- Stretching, soft tissue massage, and dry needling to assist with muscle tightness
- Strengthening exercises targeting areas of reduced muscle support
- Assessment of previous lower back or pelvic injuries
- Biomechanical assessment and custom orthotic options to support foot function and movement
- Recommendations for footwear suited to your foot function and sporting activities
- Gait assessment and running technique retraining
- Guidance on modifying training loads and exercise participation
Professional assessment and management approaches for Runner’s Knee
You can book an appointment near Glenunga for non-surgical management options for runner's knee in Adelaide at SA Running Injury Clinic online or by phone. Please note we have two clinic locations.
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.