Runner’s Knee – Blane Delbridge

It is often difficult to gauge how long it will take for pain to resolve due to the numerous contributing factors which cause it to develop. Most people respond well to a period of relative rest combined with muscle strength and flexibility exercises, progressing into more complex and higher loading exercise. Research into this area indicates physiotherapy-supervised rehabilitation programs from 8-12 weeks in length.

At Peak, we use a range of different hands-on treatment and management tools including:

• Massage and soft tissue treatment for tightened hip and leg structures
• Dry needling
• Electrical muscle stimulation to promote muscle activation and strength
• Joint mobilisations
• Running and gait analysis
• Footwear advice
• Taping the kneecap to improve alignment
• Foot orthotics may be required to correct running and/or walking gait

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION!

If you are experiencing pain around the kneecap affecting your running or exercise, then you should request an appointment with either our physiotherapists or podiatrist for a comprehensive assessment to determine the causes of this pain. Stretching is a good starting point but a progressive strengthening program focusing on the issues which have caused this tightness and pain to develop is required.