I have a knee pain to the side of my knee and to the right of my knee cap. It hurts during my training runs and goes away the next day. What can i do to help? I apply an ice pack after my runs and take Ibo for pain.
Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 00:08
Running Injuries: Common Tips for Treatment
Julie Barnett PT, DPT, MTC / Annette M. Zaharoff MD
Ph: 210-616-0646 website: www.drZmd.com
Outer knee pain: (~IT Band Tendonitis)
· Shoes: replace every 300-500 miles
· Orthotics: small heel lift might be needed if leg length difference
· Stretch: Iliotibial Band with cylinder, massager or on floor with leg angled to inside, 20 sec 3 reps, daily
· Ice: 10-20 min to outer knee after all exercise and end of day
· Cho pat straps worn ABOVE and with the pad along the outer band may help
