Running downhill is literally the only time my knee hurts. The pain is just below the knee cap. Symptoms do not present at any other time.
Patellar tendonitis? Treatments?
Running downhill is literally the only time my knee hurts. The pain is just below the knee cap. Symptoms do not present at any other time.
Patellar tendonitis? Treatments?
Downhill Danny wrote:
Running downhill is literally the only time my knee hurts. The pain is just below the knee cap. Symptoms do not present at any other time.
Patellar tendonitis? Treatments?
Sounds like chondromalacia since it’s anterior knee pain just below the patella. Avoid downhills for a while, ice, and work on flute, core and quad strength.
nmRUNNERgirl wrote:
Downhill Danny wrote:
Running downhill is literally the only time my knee hurts. The pain is just below the knee cap. Symptoms do not present at any other time.
Patellar tendonitis? Treatments?
Sounds like chondromalacia since it’s anterior knee pain just below the patella. Avoid downhills for a while, ice, and work on flute, core and quad strength.
Oops meant Glute strength, not flute.
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I'm gonna bite. Why not?
That sounds very typical of patellar tendinitis. Downhill running imposes more of an impact. If the injury feels manageable, try running on softer surfaces that are primarily flat. RICE works to numb the symptoms, but the best way to cure the root of the problem is to build a "shield" around the patella by strengthening your knees/quads/hamstrings. The decline single-leg squat on a ~25 degree slant is the most well-documented remedy (not broscience, actual peer-reviewed research) and is something I've employed to overcome PT. Not only does it provide a long-term solution, but it also reduces patellar tendon pain for up to an hour immediately after performing.
Ive had this same problem. Id recommend going to a PT to properly assessed as to what is causing the pain. Could be weak glutes, hips, quads, or even ankles. Could be uneven leg length. Maybe certain muscles are too tight and you need to stretch more. For me, i know straight leg raises are good for me, as are clam shells, single leg bridges (30 sec holds) monster walk with a band around my ankles, fire hydrant drills, balancing exercises on Bosu ball, and walking backwards onthe treadmill as a warm up in order to activate my glutes/hamstrings.
Downhill Danny wrote:
Running downhill is literally the only time my knee hurts. The pain is just below the knee cap. Symptoms do not present at any other time.
Patellar tendonitis? Treatments?
When I had it the pain was all over and worse on the uphills to be honest. Runner’s Knee seems more likely.
I’d get it checked out.
And the verdict is... patellar tendonitis.
I'm running with a patellar strap that is very effective at reliving the pain. I bought a generic one from the grocery store, and it works great. Night and day between when I wear it and when I don't.
Also doing PT to resolve the cause, including lots of decline single leg squats.