Knee problem

See a running-oriented podiatrist. Knee problems are often caused by bad
foot-strike which can be solved with orthotics. Expensive, but a pair will
last you 10 years and save you a ton of pain and grief.

mack
austin

"steveo" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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This is the story.... 37yrs , been running for last 5 yrs.30-40miles
per week and a few races including a marathon. All of a sudden started
getting pain shooting down over front of left knee cap(right on the top
of knee). Occasionally knee even gives way (not completely)when i bend
or sit .Also have trouble when climbing steps. This injury comes and
goes.Is this runners knee or something else? Wearing worn in nikes
which i`ve used before with no problems.

Thanks for any advice or help offered.

Steve

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On 30 Jul 2005 15:11:06 -0700, "steveo" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

This is the story.... 37yrs , been running for last 5 yrs.30-40miles
per week and a few races including a marathon. All of a sudden started
getting pain shooting down over front of left knee cap(right on the top
of knee). Occasionally knee even gives way (not completely)when i bend
or sit .Also have trouble when climbing steps. This injury comes and
goes.Is this runners knee or something else? Wearing worn in nikes
which i`ve used before with no problems.

Thanks for any advice or help offered.

Steve

Steve,
Nikes are the problem, this I guarantee you! If I am wrong, I will
never post here again. There are a few diehard nikes wearers here, but
the vast majority of experienced runners will tell they are designer
shoes, not running shoes. Even the few decent shoes they make are a
third higher in price than a comparable (reputable) brand.
It's likely you pronate, or have other running issues that are the
underlieing cause, and nikes do not compensate.
Go to a good running shop where they can watch you run, and recommend
the right shoe for your style, and don't let them sell you nikes
again!
This WILL solve your problems.

TBR
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Mack McKinnon said:

See a running-oriented podiatrist. Knee problems are often caused by bad
foot-strike which can be solved with orthotics. Expensive, but a pair will
last you 10 years and save you a ton of pain and grief.

mack
austin

Stupid and expensive. No DO NOT see a podiatrist! This guy "Mack" must
be one to suggest such a drastic move, over such a tiny problem.
Orthotics are a LAST RESORT, not something to go running to for a
small, one-time injury. Before going to a podiatrist, you should try
SEVERAL new pairs of shoes, and allow anywhere from a week to a month
to let the problem go away. Orthos are a stupid waste of money at this
stage of the game. Hopefully the nikes haven't done permanent damage
to your knee yet.
Trust me on this, I know I am right.

TBR
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Try these sites:

http://www.sportsmed.buffalo.edu/info/pattend.html
http://www.sportsmed.buffalo.edu/info/patfem.html
http://www.sportsmed.buffalo.edu/info/patellarsublux.html

In my case I had patellar tendonitis which was caused by muscle
weakness and tightness.

I wear Nikes and some simple exercises and stretches solved my trouble.

Andy

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