Runner’s Knee Treatment Highgate
SA Running Injury Clinic treat Runner's Knee patients from Highgate 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 you notice knee discomfort when climbing or descending 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 may involve irritation around the kneecap associated with altered movement patterns of the patella. This may contribute to irritation around the surrounding knee structures.
Several contributing factors may be associated with this altered kneecap movement and surrounding irritation, including:
- Weakness in the hip, gluteal, and inner thigh muscle groups
- Restricted flexibility in the calf, hamstring, and outer thigh muscles
- Feet that roll inward excessively (pronation)
- A history of lower back or pelvic concerns
- Worn or poorly matched running shoes
- Inefficient running movement patterns
- Repeated stair climbing or hill-based activity
Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Highgate
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
- Exercise-based strengthening program for weaker muscle groups
- Assessment of previous lower back or pelvic-related conditions
- Assessment of foot biomechanics and movement patterns, with custom orthotics where appropriate
- Recommendations for footwear suited to your foot function and sporting activities
- Gait assessment and running technique retraining
- Activity and training adjustments based on your symptoms and goals
Runner’s Knee assessment and treatment options at SA Running Injury Clinic
To arrange an appointment near Highgate 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.
Our patients come from nearby areas including Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Thebarton, Mile End, Fullarton, Myrtle Bank, Highgate, Glenunga, Parkside, Norwood, Burnside and Glenside.