What is Runner’s Knee?

Runner’s Knee, also known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, is a common condition affecting runners and active individuals. It occurs when the cartilage under the kneecap becomes irritated due to repetitive stress, poor biomechanics, or muscle imbalances. This condition often leads to persistent knee pain, especially during physical activity.

Symptoms of Runner’s Knee

Recognising the symptoms of Runner’s Knee early can help in seeking effective treatment. Common signs include:

Pain around or behind the kneecap, particularly when running, squatting, or using stairs.
Swelling or tenderness around

Could Your Feet Be Behind Your Knee Pain?

Knee pain can be frustrating and disruptive, especially for runners and active individuals. While it’s easy to assume the issue lies solely in the knee, this isn’t always true. Surprisingly, your feet might be playing a significant role in causing or worsening your discomfort.

At SA Running Injury Clinic, we specialise in identifying and addressing biomechanical issues that lead to injuries. Understanding the connection between your feet and knees can help uncover solutions to eliminate pain and improve performance.

How Your Feet Impact Your Knees

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Why you should be training in running shoes for pre-season

When preparing for pre-season it’s crucial to know what footwear and surface you’ll be playing on in future. There is an increase in activity levels and fitness required meaning an increase in load on your feet when training. Opting for a running shoe to absorb more impact forces from strenuous activities will allow your body to tolerate it before going into your boots.

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Recovering is an underrated component to progressing further in your training. When we train or exercise, we are depleting our bodies of its energy reserves and creating micro-traumas within the tissue so ultimately, we’ll be emerging from each session weaker and slower than we went in. The benefits of training begin as your body recovers and adapts to the adopted tissue stress to better prepare you for your next session in future. Endurance training tends to put less stress into your muscles but more onto the