runners knee
The foam roller and the ITB: to roll or not to roll
Since my previous ITBS article was written a few years ago, there have been some updates to the latest evidence surrounding ITB syndrome and its treatment. One very popular treatment given by practitioners to patients suffering from ITBS is the foam roller. Patients are instructed to use their body weight to ‘massage’ the ITB whilst…
Read more...The most important muscle in runners and how to strengthen it- Part 2
It is no longer a secret which is the most important muscle when it comes to running (unless you still haven’t read part 1 of this article!) Part 2 as promised is going to focus on the Gluteus Medius muscle- a muscle which seems to be connected to the many running injuries ( ITB syndrome, and runners knee…
Read more...Runners knee- what is it and how to treat it
Runners knee, also known as Patellofemoral Joint Syndromme (PFJS) is a problem that is common in both runners and cyclists. According to an article by Fredrickson et al, 2006, PFJS accounts for 25% of all knee problems treated in sports clinics. What is PFJS: PFJS is a condition which results in pain around or behind…
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