Knee Problem

sugardetox

Anyone have tips on working there way back into running with a knee injury? I used to run all the time but now I have tendonitis in my knee so bad I can't run more than a couple miles without hurting my kness and shins. If I take a break from running to nurse the injuries than my endurance does down the toilet. The only thing that helps a bit is to tape up my knee entirely which is getting to be a pain and a bit expensive.

BekaBooluvsu

I have been jogging but recently injured my knee from a fall. Been just walking for an hour a day or longer to keep up my strength. I also have a knee brace if I really need it. Haven't had to use it so far. Hope it gets better!

hkmurphy83

Could you buy one of those elastic knee braces that slips on? That might give you stabilization without the cost of having to buy all kinds of athletic tape.

sugardetox

I had been using the knee band but after a while the velcro on them wears out and then it slides down when you run. My knee used to be ok enough where I could run through it but it has gotten pretty rough over the past couple years.

mjudd1990

Try cross training with some low impact cardio like biking, ellipitcal, and swimming. That way your endurance won't tank but you'll give your tendons somewhat of a rest. Also ice that bad boy as soon as you get done doing any sort of physical activity.

PrairieRunner2015

I have been coming back from a couple of overuse injuries myself. After reading up on the issue(s), consulting my Dr., as well as personal trainers; the conclusion was I needed to take care of some underlying muscle imbalance issues. With this being the case, I am now strength training to address the imbalances, dynamic stretches before a "run", then foam rolling and stretching after. So far, it seems to be working as I am adding distance/time and my knees are actually starting to feel better. It's bro-science, but that's what seems to be working for me (I am also only adding a mile to my weekly miles (1/4 mile added to 2 short runs and 1/2 mile added to long run)instead of adding a mile to my long run and about another half mile to my other runs.).