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Runner’s Knee

Summary

The knee joint consists of an articulation between four bones: the femur, tibia fibula & patella.  There are also four compartments of the knee. These are medial & lateral tibiofemoral compartments, the patellofemoral compartment & the superior tibiofibular joint.  Each of these areas or compartments can suffer repetitive strain, injury or disease.

Cause

Running long distances can cause pain to the knee joint, as it is high impact exercise. Runner’s knee is one of the most common ailments among athletes, otherwise known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS).  Pain associated with runner’s knee is located slightly above or below the kneecap. Generally it worsens when athletes run uphill, downhill even up & down stairs. Sometimes a popping sensation is audible or in the worse case, the knee could swell.  Some runner’s may only experience sporadic pain, while others will experience this every time they add miles. This can be a result of poor running form & poor core strength.  

A lot of these injuries are a result from motion or mobility problems in the ankles, hips or low back.  Therefore, we must examine the joints above & below the knee as well. An imbalance in one of these locations could cause the leg to be unstable.  Strength & mobility imbalances will have a greater effect on the body over all. Hence why we at Structura take an overall body approach when addressing symptoms such as this.

Effects

Runner knee is a name given to this specific injury but it not just for runners, anyone can get runners knee. It can affect your daily life by just bending your knees, walking, sitting and slow you down incredibly by going up and down stairs or up and down hills. The knee usually swells making it sore to move. It can also have a grind affect or hear a popping sound in the knee.

Treatment

While it is important to treat the immediate symptoms of knee pain for the client’s relief, it is of greater importance to trace back to the root cause of the knee pain & focus on correcting it.  Treatment plans that deal with runner’s knee include using hands on techniques in releasing the soft tissues of the muscle & fascial lines above & below the knee. 

Aside from hands on work, we will educate the client on how to sustain an active lifestyle by giving them the tools & knowledge on how to strengthen & lengthen the muscles surrounding the knee through postural re-patterning exercises, muscle flossing as well as other mobility techniques.

 

Jessica from Ogden, UT Testimonial

Structura has truly helped me so much! It was a long road to recovery, but I skipped the surgeries and was able to naturally heal over time. I continue to go on a regular basis for maintenance now. This is an amazing way to stay in top performance and learn about mobility and movement.

Annie from Layton, UT Testimonial

I’ve been able to get my life back thanks to the therapists at Structura. Taylor and Skye were amazing at listening and critically thinking. They were both very professional. I had dealt with 1.5 years of debilitating pain in my lower back and shooting pain down my legs. After physical therapy, multiple steroid shots, and mediations to deal with the pain I heard about Structura. Thanks to these amazing people I can sleep through the night, enjoy activities I love, and play with my kids. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing more than a relaxing massage.

Jon from Ogden Utah Testimonial

Working with Structura Body Therapies has been a life-changing experience. They are not only extremely skilled in their practice, but are very educational. I noticed a big difference after the first visit

John
Ogden, UT

J. Sanchez from Clearfield, UT Testimonial

I was introduced to Structura Body Therapies by a family member.  I have suffered from chronic pain for the past 9 years and the source of the pain was finally diagnosed. I started coming to Structura to see how their therapies could help me before, between, and after the two hip surgeries I would need to correct the source of my pain. I cannot express enough how pleased I am with the results of the therapy thus far!  I recently had the first surgery and the therapies from Structura Body Therapies have cut my healing time by 4 weeks! I am looking very forward to completing my next surgery and then starting the Structural Integration program with Structura.

Kaylee from North Ogden, UT Testimonial

I was experiencing a lot of knee pain after having surgery for a torn ACL. Months of physical therapy and a 2nd knee surgery didn’t help the pain and issues I was having. I was ready to just live with the pain but I decided to give Structura’s therapy a try. It has helped my knee tremendously! My knee pain is gone and my range of motion is back! So happy I found this therapy! If you are experiencing pain that your doctors can’t figure out, I would highly recommend Structura’s therapy!

Pamela from Utah Testimonial

I was afraid to try Structura because I heard the therapy might be painful. But it was going into months and months with plantar fasciitis and not being able to walk without limping and waddling. That was painful too. Through the therapy sessions, I found that I was twisted and seized up all over. I’m not sure when the fasciitis actually completely healed, but it did 100%. The therapy was a little painful, but nothing like the pain of months of fasciitis and years of waddling. At 58 years old, I can finally move my legs again so I can walk normally and start exercising.

Lisa from Layton, UT Testimonial

I felt so good after each of the 10 sessions of Structural Integration. Parts of my body that bothered me before the session felt so much better after being worked on. My knees that hurt before, didn’t bother me after being worked on.

Susan from Neveda Testimonial

I was in a car accident and hurt my neck and low back. I came into Structura Body Therapies and they helped me get rid of the pain I was having. I would recommend to anyone that has been in an accident to come in and get some bodywork done from Structura!

Kellie from Hooper, UT Testimonial

I am running again! Less than a year ago, I had a doctor, physical therapist, and a chiropractor all tell me I needed to stop running because of constant back and neck pain, along with ankle and groin injuries. Well, they were wrong! Because of Stuctura Body Therapies, in the last 2 months, I have ran a half marathon, a 5K, and I am continuing to run 3 times a week. The 10-week Structural Integration program, and continued maintenance, have been a true blessing for me. The therapists and staff at Structura are the best, and are professional and caring. So grateful to have found this amazing technique.

Debra Testimonial

The people are friendly, and make you feel at ease. They are very professional, and I saw results fast. I am thankful that there is hope to take away my pain, which I have lived with for so long. I would highly recommend Structura to anyone.

Jeannie from Clearfield, UT Testimonial

I am a 62 year old female. For several years, I have become less flexible and stiff. I was introduced to Structura and finished the 10 weekly sessions of Structural Integration. They are very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Structura Body Therapies’ therapy.

Tiffany from West Valley, UT Testimonial

I was having some lower back pain and and they’re deep tissue massage helped me feel better. The therapist was really nice and I felt amazing after the 60-minute session. I would highly recommend anyone with back pain to go to them. -Tiffany

Nick from Kaysville, UT Testimonial

 

I was in a car accident and hurt my neck and low back. I came into Structura Body Therapies and they helped me get rid of the pain I was having. I would recommend to anyone that has been in an accident to come in and get some bodywork done from Structura!

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