Runner's knee

Runner's knee is pain often experienced in runners where they are bothered by pain at the front or on the outer side of the knee.

 

Differential diagnosis of runner's knee

There are a number of conditions that may contribute to such pain, and attention needs to be paid to those factors that affect patellar alignment and tracking.

Synonyms: 
ilio-tibial band friction syndrome
ilio-tibial band syndrome
ITB syndrome
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Related Content

Overuse Injuries

Problems due to repetitive overuse.

Ilio-tibial band friction syndrome

Part of a series by Mr (Dr) Charles Willis-Owen on Lower limb overuse Injuries.

What overuse problems are common in the knee?

Often a problem in sportspeople.

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS

Runner's Knee diagnosed 5 months ago - Is there hope for me?

PFS/Runner's Knee - Frightened! Need some support please.

CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

[Diseases and overuse injuries of the lower extremities in long distance runners]. Tschopp M and Brunner F. Z Rheumatol. 2017 Jun;76(5):443-450. doi: 10.1007/s00393-017-0276-6.

Changes in Knee Biomechanics After a Hip-Abductor Strengthening Protocol for Runners With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Ferber R, Kendall KD and Farr L. J Athl Train. 2011 Mar-Apr; 46(2): 142–149.

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