Runner’s Knee Treatment Glenside
SA Running Injury Clinic treat Runner's Knee patients from Glenside 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?
- Are stairs uncomfortable because of 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.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome may involve altered movement of the kneecap within the knee joint, potentially contributing to irritation around the underlying joint surfaces.
Several contributing factors may be associated with this altered kneecap movement and surrounding irritation, including:
- Limited strength through the hips, buttocks, and inner thigh muscles
- Reduced flexibility in the outer thigh, hamstrings, and calves
- 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
- Altered running mechanics
- Repeated stair climbing or hill-based activity
Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Glenside
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:
- Management techniques including stretching, massage, and dry needling for muscle tightness
- Targeted strengthening program to support muscle function and stability
- Assessment of previous lower back or pelvic-related conditions
- Evaluation of walking and running mechanics, including custom orthotic management where indicated
- Recommendations for footwear suited to your foot function and sporting activities
- Assessment and retraining of walking and running mechanics
- Guidance on modifying training loads and exercise participation
Professional assessment and management approaches for Runner’s Knee
To arrange an appointment near Glenside 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.
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.