Active rather than passive treatments are the key to recovering from “Runner’s Knee”, according to new international treatment guidelines co-authored by La Trobe University physiotherapy researcher Dr Christian Barton.
❇️ People with kneecap pain should engage in exercise-therapy, namely hip & knee strengthening
❇️ An exercise program that gradually increases activities such as running, exercise classes, sports, or walking, is the best way to prevent kneecap pain
❇️ Risk of kneecap pain can be reduced through improved leg strength, particularly the thigh muscles
❇️ Pain does not necessarily equate to knee damage