Runner’s Knee Treatment Prospect
SA Running Injury Clinic treat Runner's Knee patients from Prospect and the surrounding areas.
What is Runner's Knee?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia Patella
- Do you experience knee pain during running or sporting activities?
- Does going up or down stairs aggravate your knee pain?
- 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 can occur when the kneecap does not move smoothly through the knee joint, which may contribute to irritation of nearby tissues and bone structures.
Several contributing factors may be associated with this altered kneecap movement and surrounding irritation, including:
- Reduced strength in the inner thigh, hip, and gluteal muscles
- Muscle tightness affecting the outer thigh, hamstrings, and calf region
- Foot posture concerns such as flat feet or excessive rolling inward
- Previous injury involving the lower back or pelvis
- Inappropriate footwear for your running style or foot mechanics
- Inefficient running movement patterns
- Repeated stair climbing or hill-based activity
Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Prospect
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:
- A combination of stretching, massage, and dry needling approaches targeting tight muscles
- Strengthening exercises targeting areas of reduced muscle support
- Assessment of previous lower back or pelvic-related conditions
- Custom orthotic therapy guided by assessment of foot biomechanics and movement patterns
- Guidance on footwear selection based on your movement patterns and activity needs
- Evaluation of gait and running movement patterns
- Tailored changes to your running and exercise routine
Runner’s Knee assessment and treatment options at SA Running Injury Clinic
SA Running Injury Clinic offers appointments near Prospect for non-surgical management options for runner's knee Adelaide, which can be booked online or over the phone across our two clinic locations.
We welcome patients from areas including Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Thebarton, Mile End, Fullarton, Myrtle Bank, Highgate, Glenunga, Parkside, Norwood, Burnside and Glenside.