Bad knee what a pain

[captainhastings]

This knee started playing up few weeks ago running as I upped the miles. It wasn’t too bad to start but slowly got worse. I eased up on the miles and got my gait checked and new trainers which I haven’t been able to use yet
Decided to throw some cycling into the mix which the knee seems to handle better.
In fairness I haven’t really given it a full rest but only the odd day of doing nothing.
I have not run since last Sunday and then only a short one. I took yesterday off from cycling too and I think I will take today off too.
From the symptoms it seems to be ITBS I have found plenty of info and RICE seems to be the fix then strengthen the muscle.
The frustrating thing is I have my new bike in the shed the sun is shining and I have the week off. Plus I have my new cycling shorts to test
Also I know a couple of minutes on the bike and once its warm it feels fine at least until I stop.

I can feel the weight piling back on just sitting here

 

[Pottsy]

There's some good reading on the internet about ITBS, including rehab and prevention exercises and stretches. Here's one:

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/knee/irunnersknee.html

I also have found a change in running technique has helped reduce/prevent ITBS whilst enabling me to continue running. Chi running or Pose running are the most well known:

http://www.pponline.co.uk/blog/idea...ning-versus-chi-running-theory-evidence-39112

I've only tried Chi running which you can learn from book, video or classes. I'm not sure that you have to completely use the whole technique or concept, but even just using some of it has helped me.

Cross training, including time on the bike, is certainly good, if only through reducing time running! Working on that core is also very good - Pilates?

Good luck and get well.

 

[captainhastings]

There's some good reading on the internet about ITBS, including rehab and prevention exercises and stretches. Here's one:

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/knee/irunnersknee.html

I also have found a change in running technique has helped reduce/prevent ITBS whilst enabling me to continue running. Chi running or Pose running are the most well known:

http://www.pponline.co.uk/blog/idea...ning-versus-chi-running-theory-evidence-39112

I've only tried Chi running which you can learn from book, video or classes. I'm not sure that you have to completely use the whole technique or concept, but even just using some of it has helped me.

Cross training, including time on the bike, is certainly good, if only through reducing time running! Working on that core is also very good - Pilates?

Good luck and get well.

Thats great thank you at least now I have some reading to do for the rest of day
Chi running is very interesting