Most knee injuries we see are a result of poor alignment, poor running form and weak muscles that fatigue with exercise. All knee pain involves strength and ensuring correct alignment for a speedy recovery.
Activities that are high impact and repetitive such as basketball, netball, running, football, rugby, hockey and triathlon frequently cause knee pain. With the correct management we can have you back training and competing as quickly as possible. Knee pain accounts for over 30% of all running injuries. Knee pain in children can be growth related.
The most common causes of knee pain are:
- Tight muscles - hamstrings, quadriceps, calves and iliotibial band
- Weak muscles - hip, quadricep and abdominal musculacture
- Overtraining and increasing intensity fatigues muscles and causes incorrect form
- Overpronation of the foot rotates the leg inwards
- Poor footwear
- Knocked knees
Knee pain requires podiatry and a good strength and conditioning program. Our podiatrists will develop a running technique program, basics prescriptive strengthening and stretching programs, advise you on the best footwear and prescribe orthotics/insoles when needed. We often find we need to refer our clients to the best strength and conditioning therapists
To get yourself back up and running quickly, get in touch to make an appointment to see one of our experienced podiatrists.
