Physio RX

RUNNER’S KNEE⁣
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Running is one of the most efficient, effective, and most convenient forms of exercise that can be performed anywhere, at anytime! The thought of it is simple. Put on some shoes, lace them up, and get after it. Simple right? Not exactly.⁣
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Runner’s Knee is one of the most common injuries that can be a nuisance to get rid of. This is a common knee injury that is used to describe a plethora of conditions that lead to pain around the front of the knee. Two of the more common conditions that are often related to runner’s knee include Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) and patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). ⁣
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Did you know? Although it is called runner’s knee, there are other activities that can lead to this clinical condition, such as walking, cycling, or jumping activities. Common treatments for runner’s knee includes rest, medications, or injections, which may assist in alleviating symptoms; however, these interventions often do not address the underlying origin of the issue, potentially resulting in poor outcomes. On the contrary, taking a more active approach to recovery with exercise and proactively educating yourself as an individual will help promote a better prognosis.⁣
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