I have had an undiagnosed knee problem for the last 5 months on and off (mostly on). Both my knee click, a lot, although no pain is associated with the clicking. Also, it aches underneath my left kneecap, and sometimes my right knee suffers from an acute sharp pain (generally when I push too hard for a long period) to the lower outside of the knee.
The podiatrist said I over-pronate, so I have had orthotics made, and have changed from flexible, neutral shoes, to stability type asics.
I have just started doing some exercises prescrbed by a physio, including leg extensions (small range of motion, multi reps) and abbductor side raises. I am also wearing in my orthotics.
Has anyone else got over runners knee? The pain seems reduced to a niggle at the moment on my left knee, and my right knee had cleared up, but how long does complete recovery take, in anybodies experience?
Thanks in advance,
KK
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It's a bit like how long is a piece of string. Having suffered knee pain (self diagnosed as patellar tendonitis) for at least I would guess 6-8 weeks if you continue running and probably less if you rest.
The most significant factor which I believe has helped to aid recovery has been elimination of high stress running e.g. intervals and downhill running.
But KK - I read somewhere you've only been running for a year and already run a 3hr marathon, all that success must come at a price, however small!
Then I cross trained by jogging/walking a short distance on the treadmill and using a rowing machine, then I went back to running after about 3 weeks.
Runner's knee was so painful. I don't want it again.
I presume the recovery time is different for different people, so judge it for yourself. There's no way I could have run on it in the first week.