Runner's Knee

The Runner’s knee is an overload and inflammation in the long tendon which runs along the outside of the thigh from the pelvis and attaches just below the knee. It mainly affects runners, and is common among both joggers and top-level sportsmen and women. Read more about the symptoms, possible causes and treatment here.

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Black Runner's Knee/Termal Zone Tights for menUD Runner's Knee/Thermal Zone Tights - Men
UD Runner's Knee/Thermal Zone Tights - Men
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QD Compression Tights - MenQD Compression Tights - Men
QD Compression Tights - Men
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Black Runner's Knee/Termal Zone Tights for menUD Runner's Knee/Thermal Zone Tights - Women
UD Runner's Knee/Thermal Zone Tights - Women
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QD Thermal Zone Shorts - MenQD Thermal Zone Shorts - Men
QD Thermal Zone Shorts - Men
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QD Arch Supports with Technogel®QD Arch Supports with Technogel®
QD Arch Supports with Technogel®
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QD Thermal Zone Shorts - WomenQD Thermal Zone Shorts - Women
QD Thermal Zone Shorts - Women
Sale price$59.99
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QD Compression Tights - WomenQD Compression Tights - Women
QD Compression Tights - Women
Sale price$79.99
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QD Multi Pads with Technogel®QD Multi Pads with Technogel®
QD Multi Pads with Technogel®
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SYMPTOMS

  • Pain during running, particularly after a couple of kilometres (other activities such as ball games do not cause these symptoms as frequently)
  • Tenderness on the outside of the leg, a few centimetres above the knee

POSSIBLE CAUSES

  • Rapid increase in the amount of exercise done
  • Stiff, tense muscles in the thighs and hips
  • Poor footwear
  • Lopsided running on sloping ground, e.g. the edge of a road

TREATMENT

  • Correct anything which may trigger the symptoms (both external and internal factors)
  • Alternative training such as cycling, Wet-vest running in a pool
  • Gradual increase in running training
  • Stretching of tense muscles
  • Choosing the right shoes