Medial irritation

[Keith.]

Hi all,

I have been back into my MTB since June and have been taking things relatively steady,

I am now up to around 100 miles a week with a 40 miler once a week,

I have been noticing that my right knee has been 'clicking' a little when under power and after a fast ride last night it's a little sore today,

Having read about medial pain I am assuming I have irritated this area of my knee by possible over use but I'm a little concerned about cleat position,

I set them in a central position approx 5mm back from the ball of my feet,

I asked my wife to look at my riding position last night and she confirms that my right knee is slightly pointing outward,

Should I turn the cleat to centralize my leg position?

Could this be the cause?

Thanks in advance,

Keith

 

[tigger]

Yes, rotate the cleat a little so that your toe is straight or pointing slightly in. One of the main causes of medial knee pain is an externally rotated cleat. Q factor could also be at play. Have a look at the below, quite a useful guide I think

http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/take-care-of-your-knees-part-2-17445/

 

[Keith.]

Thanks for the speedy reply,

I have had them set absolutely square so it must be my leg that is turned out naturally,

I'll do that and see how it goes tomorrow evening.