Runner’s Knee Treatment Norwood
SA Running Injury Clinic treat Runner's Knee patients from Norwood and the surrounding areas.
What is Runner's Knee?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia Patella
- Does your knee become sore during exercise, running, or sport?
- Do your knees feel sore when walking up or down stairs?
- Do your knees ache when sitting with them bent for long periods?
At SA Running Injury Clinic, Runner’s Knee — also referred to as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia Patella — is a commonly assessed running-related knee condition. The patella, commonly known as the kneecap, is located 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 strength in the inner thigh, hip, and gluteal muscles
- 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
- Unsuitable or worn running footwear
- Altered running mechanics
- Excessive loading from hills or stairs
Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Norwood
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, massage, and dry needling approaches for tight muscle groups
- Strength and conditioning exercises for muscles requiring additional support
- Evaluation of prior lower back and pelvic injuries
- Biomechanical assessment and custom orthotic options to support foot function and movement
- Recommendations for footwear suited to your foot function and sporting activities
- Gait assessment and running technique retraining
- Guidance on modifying training loads and exercise participation
Professional assessment and management approaches for Runner’s Knee
SA Running Injury Clinic offers appointments near Norwood for non-surgical management options for runner's knee Adelaide, which can be booked online or over the phone across our two clinic locations.
Patients regularly visit us from various suburbs including Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Thebarton, Mile End, Fullarton, Myrtle Bank, Highgate, Glenunga, Parkside, Norwood, Burnside and Glenside.