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WHAT KIND OF KNEE PROBLEM DO YOU HAVE?

Does your knee hurt after a run or other workout? It’s not always runner’s knee; you may be suffering from jumper’s knee or pes anserinus syndrome.

Here you will find an overview of the three most common problems

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3 COMMON KNEE PROBLEMS:
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RUNNER’S KNEE:

If it hurts on the outside of the knee and extends toward the hip, it is runner’s knee.
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JUMPER’S KNEE

Isolated pain in the front of the knee on the lower pole of the patella is also called “patellar tendinopathy” (jumper’s knee).
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PES ANSERINUS SYNDROME:

If pain develops on the inner side of the shinbone directly below the knee joint, it is most likely pes anserinus syndrome.
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LESS INJURY, MORE EFFICIENCY = BETTER RUNNER

A better runner doesn’t mean a faster runner.

A better runner = a healthier runner, a less injuries, a more efficient runner.

Whether you’re running for Vibes or looking at a PB, #RunBetter👣 is here for you.

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1. WORK ON YOUR TECHNIQUE

Your technique will affect your speed, how often you get injured and your all-round running economy. You may find that after a little work on your technique, you find running easier and more enjoyable...1/3
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Examples of poor technique amongst runners are things like overstriding, short steps, heel striking and being tense.
Aim to run tall, as if a string is pulling you upwards. Focus on getting your foot to land underneath your center of mass.
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Try to relax your shoulders when running; tensing up is wasted energy & ruins your running efficiency.
Focusing on these things can bring about big improvements in your running!

Ask a friend to snap you during your training to see what your technique looks like.3/3

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2. FOCUS ON RECOVERY RUNS

It’s easy to go out & run hard or push the pace on every run. This may seem like a good way to train to get quicker, but this is counterproductive...1/3

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