runners knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Runner's knee is a common term for pain around the kneecap, particularly affecting runners and others who engage in activities involving repetitive knee bending.
The condition typically causes a dull ache behind or around the kneecap, especially when climbing stairs, squatting, or sitting with bent knees for extended periods.
Despite its name, runner's knee can affect anyone, not just runners, and usually responds well to rest and physical therapy.
Triangular bone covering knee
- femurUpper leg bone
- tibiaMain lower leg bone
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- quadricepsFour-part thigh muscle
hamstring · IT band · meniscus · synovial · bursa · condyle · ligament · tendon
Excessive employment of something
- misalignmentImproper positioning relative to reference
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- tendinitisInflamed tissue joining muscle to bone
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
crepitus · grinding · instability · flare-up · aggravation · degradation · irritation
Persistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
swelling · grinding · popping · clicking · weakness · buckling · throbbing · sharp pain
Treatment restoring bodily function
- restCessation of activity
- iceWater's solid form
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- elevationHeight above reference point
orthotics · brace · taping · kinesio tape · foam rolling · NSAIDs · strengthening exercises · stretching
Extending muscles or material
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- cool-downRecovery phase after exercise
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
foam rolling · flexibility · conditioning · orthotics · rest days
Recovery-exceeding exercise load
- muscle imbalanceUnequal strength between groups
- overpronationExcessive inward foot roll
- flat feetAbsent pedal arches
- high archesElevated foot curves
patella
Triangular bone covering knee
quadriceps · hamstring · IT band · meniscus · synovial · bursa · condyle · ligament · tendon · joint capsule
overuse
Excessive employment of something
- misalignmentImproper positioning relative to reference
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- tendinitisInflamed tissue joining muscle to bone
swelling · crepitus · grinding · instability · flare-up · aggravation · degradation · irritation
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
discomfort · swelling · grinding · popping · clicking · weakness · buckling · throbbing · sharp pain · dull pain
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- restCessation of activity
- iceWater's solid form
- compressionForcing into smaller space
elevation · orthotics · brace · taping · kinesio tape · foam rolling · NSAIDs · strengthening exercises · stretching · arch supports
stretching
Extending muscles or material
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- cool-downRecovery phase after exercise
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
cross-training · foam rolling · flexibility · conditioning · orthotics · rest days
overtraining
Recovery-exceeding exercise load
- muscle imbalanceUnequal strength between groups
- overpronationExcessive inward foot roll
- flat feetAbsent pedal arches
- exercise injuriesmuscle strain, pulled muscle, sprain, sprains, muscle tear
- leg injuriesbroken leg, hamstring strain, ACL tear, hamstring tear, calf strain
- joint injuriesligament tear, torn ligament, MCL tear, ACL tear, torn ACL
- muscle injuriesmuscle strain, muscle tear, muscle cramp, muscle spasm, pulled muscle