Runner’s Knee Treatment Walkerville
SA Running Injury Clinic treat Runner's Knee patients from Walkerville 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?
- Does sitting for extended periods with bent knees cause aching?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, commonly referred to as Runner’s Knee or Chondromalacia Patella, is one of the more frequently seen knee concerns in runners and active individuals. The patella, also called the kneecap, sits 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.
This altered movement pattern and associated irritation may be influenced by:
- Reduced muscle support around the hips, glutes, and inner thigh region
- Restricted flexibility in the calf, hamstring, and outer thigh muscles
- Flat feet or increased inward foot rolling (pronation)
- Past lower back or pelvic-related injuries
- Running shoes that may not adequately support your foot type
- Running technique and movement pattern concerns
- Repeated stair climbing or hill-based activity
Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Walkerville
Runner’s Knee can impact sporting participation and training for some individuals. Symptoms may increase gradually during running or activity, particularly around the front of the knee. Early assessment may assist with management planning and activity modification where needed.
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
- Evaluation of walking and running mechanics, including custom orthotic management where indicated
- Recommendations for footwear suited to your foot function and sporting activities
- Gait assessment and running technique retraining
- Modification of your running and exercise program where appropriate
Professional assessment and management approaches for Runner’s Knee
SA Running Injury Clinic offers appointments near Walkerville 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 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.