What is Runner's Knee and How to Get Rid of It

Podcast
Written By Ali Marty

Season 1 Episode 62 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty

In this episode of Running to the Castle I am discussing Runner’s Knee. Runner’s knee is also known as Patellofemoral pain syndrome, it’s called Runner’s knee because it’s common in runners but it’s not exclusive to runners.

A few common symptoms are:

  • Pain in the front and around the knee cap, often in a U or C shape

  • Pain going down stairs

  • Pain going up stairs

  • Pain with squatting

  • Pain with kneeling

  • Pain after standing for a long time

  • Pain after sitting for a long time

  • Pain partway through a run

I discuss ways to get rid of the pain

  • Assess strength and flexibility

  • Utilize pain management techniques like hot epsom salt baths, ice

  • Adjust training and activities

This is one of the more frustrating knee problems because a lot of the symptoms happen when you aren’t even running.

If you’re looking for an individualized plan to get rid of your knee pain and on track to the cross the finish line at your next Disney race check out how we can work together in 1-on-1 Coaching

Ali Marty

Hi! I’m Ali. I’ve been in the health and wellness space since graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2012. I worked in the typical outpatient clinic with active men and women with orthopedic injuries (shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, muscle and ligament tears, knee pain, IT Band pain, plantar fasciitis, and hip and knee arthritis until 2018 at which point I started Mobile Physical Therapy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over the past few years I’ve transitioned to helping women running runDisney races after they’ve had an injury and they want to finish strong and enjoy the rest of their runcation.

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