• 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 Thebarton

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

What is Runner's Knee? 

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Chondromalacia PatellaRunners Knee Thebarton

  • 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? 

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 may involve irritation around the kneecap associated with altered movement patterns of the patella. This may contribute to irritation around the surrounding knee structures.

Several contributing factors may be associated with this altered kneecap movement and surrounding irritation, including:

  • Reduced muscle support around the hips, glutes, and inner thigh region
  • Muscle tightness affecting the outer thigh, hamstrings, and calf region
  • Flat feet or increased inward foot rolling (pronation)
  • Past lower back or pelvic-related injuries
  • Worn or poorly matched running shoes
  • Inefficient running movement patterns
  • Frequent hill running or stair use

Treatment Options for Runner's Knee Pain Thebarton

Runner’s Knee may affect training consistency and activity levels for some runners and active individuals. Symptoms can become persistent over time, particularly during running and sport. Some people notice pain building around the front of the knee as activity continues. Early assessment may assist with identifying contributing factors and management options.

At SA Running Injury Clinic we have a 7 part program:Runners Knee treatment Thebarton

  • 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-related conditions
  • Custom orthotic therapy guided by assessment of foot biomechanics and movement patterns
  • Footwear advice tailored to your foot mechanics and activity levels
  • Running technique assessment and gait retraining approaches
  • Activity and training adjustments based on your symptoms and goals

Runner’s Knee assessment and treatment options at SA Running Injury Clinic

SA Running Injury Clinic offers appointments near Thebarton 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