CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Runners Knee Solution http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 26 May 2026 07:04:29 +0000 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:14:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=289 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Runners Knee Solution : Our user asked: &#034;I run about...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=289&PID=294&title=runners-knee-solution#294 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 289
Posted: Aug 13 2008 at 8:14am

Our user asked: "I run about 15 miles a week on average and have been experiencing knee pain. I think this pain is a result of a tight IT band and hips. I have been doing exercises to strengthen my quad and loosen my hamstrings and it seems to relieve the pain temporarily but it returns after I put normal mileage knee pain seems to return. I also have running shoes fitted to my style. Any stretching or strengthening suggestions?"
 
Ask a PT Response: "Pain at the outside of the knee can be associated with the iliotibial band. Strengthening your quads and stretching your hamstrings are some exercises a PT would prescribe to their patients if there are deficiencies in these areas. ITB and piriformis stretches are often prescribed to their patients as well for ITB syndrome. Treatment options for a Physical Therapist with a few video examples of the exercises which a PT may prescribe can be found at http://www.cyberpt.com/cptcondtrt8illbndsyn.asp. Should you continue to experience symptoms, it may be worth your while to see a PT so that he or she can determine what truly may be causing your knee pain especially if you are an avid runner."
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