As an avid runner for sports or personal health, being sidelined for painful knee symptoms can hamper an active lifestyle. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or runner’s knee is a broad term used to describe numerous knee issues. With many people, running is not the contributing factor. To treat runner’s knee will depend on the degree of the specific injury creating the pain and limiting movement.
Specific Diagnosis
In order to treat runner’s knee, an accurate diagnosis of the condition will need to be made. The knee issues can be from numerous other causes, including:
• Over using the knee with high demanding jobs or other activity that creates a lot of knee bending or walking
• An injury or trauma to the knee area due to an accident
• Problems related
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The symptoms should be discussed with a knee specialist to determine how to treat runner’s knee.
Treatment Options
To treat runner’s knee, the orthopedic specialist may offer a variety of approaches beginning with non-surgical methods.
• Rest the injured area. The best possible way to help the human body with the healing process is by resting.
• Consider using crutches to help keep the weight and the knee immobilized while healing.
• Ice the knee to help reduce swelling and ease the pain. The ice should be placed on the knee for around 20 minutes every three hours unless otherwise directed by a health care professional.
• Prescription or over the counter pain relievers may be prescribed to help reduce symptoms.
• Keep the knee elevated when sleeping or relaxing. Try placing a pillow underneath the knee to help with this process.
• Use braces or other support devices to help give the knee extra support and limit movement while