• SA Running Injury Clinic (North)

    62 Melbourne Street North Adelaide 5006
    Phone: 08 8239 1022

    SA Running Injury Clinic (South)

    233 Fullarton Road Eastwood 5063
    Phone: 08 8357 0700

Runner’s Knee Treatment Glenunga

SA Running Injury Clinic treat Runner's Knee patients from Glenunga and the surrounding areas.

What is Runner's Knee? 

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia PatellaRunners Knee Glenunga

  • Do you feel knee pain while participating in sport or running activities?
  • Do you notice knee discomfort when climbing or descending stairs? 
  • Do your knees ache when sitting with them bent for long periods? 

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.

Factors that may contribute to altered kneecap tracking and irritation around the knee include:

  • Reduced muscle support around the hips, glutes, and inner thigh region
  • Reduced flexibility in the outer thigh, hamstrings, and calves
  • 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
  • Running technique and movement pattern concerns
  • Frequent hill running or stair use

Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Glenunga

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:Runners Knee treatment Glenunga

  • Stretching, massage, and dry needling approaches for tight muscle groups
  • 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
  • Footwear advice tailored to your foot mechanics and activity levels
  • Gait assessment and running technique retraining
  • Activity and training adjustments based on your symptoms and goals

Professional assessment and management approaches for Runner’s Knee

SA Running Injury Clinic offers appointments near Glenunga for non-surgical management options, which can be booked online or over the phone across our two clinic locations.

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Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700