how to avoid runner's knee http://www.runnersknee.net what is runner's knee? Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:27:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.5 Runner’s knee http://www.runnersknee.net/runners-knee/ http://www.runnersknee.net/runners-knee/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:06:58 +0000 http://www.runnersknee.net/?p=29 Continue reading Runner’s knee]]> Iliotibial band syndrome, known as runner’s knee , is the most frenquent pain of runners: it is short for iliotibial band friction syndrome . an excessive friction between iliotibial band and lateral epicondyle of femur causes ligament or bursa inflammation , which is manifested as swelling and pain . As iliotibial band passes femur , it is easly to touch lateral epicondyle of femur . While knee joint extends and bends, iliotibial band slides along lateral epicondyle of femur . The friction against iliotibial band reaches the peak once it is bent up to 20 to 30 degree . Inflammation may occur because of too much friction . If the slide of iliotibial band is held back , the pain will come along during the moment . In the case of repetitive bends and extending , iliotibial band rubs femoral lateral condyle and lower bursa, bring in lateral pain.

The pain occurs around the knee, and sometimes beneath the knee . runner’s knee always takes place after an excessive and over-speed running . In several days, it may deteriorate after another running. The pain becomes intense during the stair climbing. There are stiffness and pain in the knee after a long sitting. The sound like clicks may be heard when you bend or extend your knee.

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