Knee Pain & Running

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   Our user asked: "Hello, I'm just looking for some insight into what my problem might be. I'm not an avid runner, I don't run even a couple miles/day but when I do, I get a pain on the front outside of my right knee. It occurs only on flat and slight elevation terrain. When I run uphill or do some trail running with lots of rocks so that i am doing more jumping and swerving, it doesn't bother me. Any ideas would be appreciated."

Ask a PT Response: "It could be a number of things. Two conditions come to mind first - patellofemoral pain syndome or Illiotibal band Syndrome. From what you describe, I would probably take a closer at your patellofemoral joint. It sounds like the more knee flexion you have with activity the less pain (uphill, uneven surfaces, etc). I'd recommend you see a PT in your area if you are able to as he or she will be able to physically examine you and determine what could be contributing to your condition. I wish you the best of luck."

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Ask a PT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: Jul 07 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 850	Quote Reply Topic: Knee Pain & Running Posted: Apr 25 2012 at 10:48pm
	Our user asked: "Hello, I'm just looking for some insight into what my problem might be. I'm not an avid runner, I don't run even a couple miles/day but when I do, I get a pain on the front outside of my right knee. It occurs only on flat and slight elevation terrain. When I run uphill or do some trail running with lots of rocks so that i am doing more jumping and swerving, it doesn't bother me. Any ideas would be appreciated." Ask a PT Response: "It could be a number of things. Two conditions come to mind first - patellofemoral pain syndome or Illiotibal band Syndrome. From what you describe, I would probably take a closer at your patellofemoral joint. It sounds like the more knee flexion you have with activity the less pain (uphill, uneven surfaces, etc). I'd recommend you see a PT in your area if you are able to as he or she will be able to physically examine you and determine what could be contributing to your condition. I wish you the best of luck."

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