Runner’s Knee | Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Do you get stiff and achy knees with running? Does your knee cap pain get worse when you go up and down stairs or when you try to do squats? Do you want to get back to running with no knee pain?
We flip the roles for today’s episode. I was fortunate enough to be a guest on the RunBuzz Podcast and had the opportunity to share my knowledge on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, otherwise known as “Runner’s Knee”
In this episode we discuss what causes Runner’s Knee, prevention tips, and steps you can take to get rid of runner’s knee. All this and more is included in this week’s content!
Duane and Steve also talk about:
– Do you need an MRI to properly diagnose your knee pain?
– What medical provider should you book an appointment with in order to start feeling better today
– Should you wear a knee brace when you run?
– The best exercises to do to get rid of your knee pain
This deep dive episode on Runner’s Knee will provide you the knowledge to begin to train smarter and prevent your knee pain from coming back!
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I hope you enjoy this week’s information! It’s a great topic to understand as a runner so that you can stay active and stay healthy doing what you love! I hope you were able to find some good knowledge in this blog and podcast!
You can also listen to the in depth explanations of these tips on the Healthy Runner Podcast…available wherever you get your podcasts!
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Thank you (running friends) for taking the time to read and I hope you enjoy the podcast episode!
Warmest regards,
– Duane
Duane Scotti, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
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