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/Termal Zone Tights - Men
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A black thermal zone shorts for men with a white Rehband lettering at the sideQD Thermal Zone Shorts - Men
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Black Runner's Knee/Termal Zone Tights for menUD Runner's Knee/Termal Zone Tights - Women
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A black thermal zone shorts for women with a white Rehband lettering at the sideQD Thermal Zone Shorts - Women
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A black insole with white Rehband logos at the back made of Technogel®QD Arch Pads with Technogel®
A black compression tight for men with a white Rehband lettering and logo on the sidesQD Compression Tights - Men
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A black insole with white Rehband logos at the back made of Technogel®QD Multi Pad with Technogel®
A black compression tight for men with a white Rehband lettering and logo on the sidesQD Compression Tights - Women
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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