Runner’s knee: what is it?
The hallmark of runner’s knee is pain beneath or around the patella, which is triggered by running and goes away with rest.

What signs of runner’s knee are present?
Pain at the front of the knee when running, walking, or jumping is a symptom of runner’s knee. Squatting, climbing and descending stairs, and rising from a seated position might also cause pain. The area around your knee may feel ‘creakiness’ or irritating. Additionally, the knee cap may hurt to move and touch.
The reasons of runner’s knee are varied. There can be a biomechanical issue, such bad foot posture. Muscle dysfunction and aberrant joint forces may result from this. For people with flat feet, runner’s knee is a regular occurrence. Obesity and inadequate footwear are further issues. Runner’s knee can also be brought on by an increase in activity, an inappropriate running surface, an excessively demanding training schedule, and an irregularity of the soft tissues or bones.

When I have runner’s knee, what should I do?
To determine the cause of your runner’s knee, you must have an evaluation with a podiatrist. Your podiatrist and physiotherapist must often work together to address this disease successfully. Any action that seems to exacerbate the issue needs to be halted right away.

When I have runner’s knee, what should I avoid doing?
It is best to avoid continuing to run at high intensities on inappropriate surfaces in order to prevent needless injury.

Could runner’s knee have any lasting effects?
Runner’s knee may eventually develop into osteoarthritis if treatment is not received.

Treatment for runner’s knee in podiatrists
You can talk to the podiatrist about changing your fitness routine. The podiatrist may offer orthotics, or shoe inserts. These are intended to lessen the leg bone’s internal rotation and support the foot’s arch in cases of runner’s knee. As a result, muscle function and joint forces will return to normal.