Knee Injury Vaughan/Richmond Hill
What Is Runner’s Knee? Signs, Symptoms and Rehab Guide.
Runner’s Knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a common overuse injury causing pain at the front of the knee, around or behind the kneecap.
It is most common in runners but can also affect other active people who participate in sports such as cycling and hiking. Most people recover completely from Runner’s Knee after a few months of rehab, although it is an injury that can become chronic if not treated correctly.
Signs & Symptoms of Runner’s Knee:
The most common symptom of Runner’s Knee is an aching pain around or behind the knee cap.
Most runners notice this pain come on during a run then last into the night and/or the next day. In more severe cases, the pain can become consistently present throughout the day, even flaring up during mundane daily activities like walking and climbing stairs.
Treatment Option
Physiotherapy Exercise
The most effective treatment for Runner’s Knee is exercise rehabilitation. Strengthening the hip and knee muscles is proven to significantly reduce pain and improve function, allowing runners to return to normal physical activity within 6–12 weeks of treatment.
A study released in 2016 also showed that 73% of runners who completed a course of exercise rehabilitation remained pain-free three years after their initial injury.
An exercise rehabilitation program should focus on hip and knee exercises, as well as core strength and balance.
