Runner's knee

This is a pathology involving impaired movement of the patella (kneecap) against the femur. This is accompanied by knee joint pain, especially after physical activity.
"Runner's knee," also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFBS), is caused by the kneecap (patella) moving in the wrong direction against the thigh bone (femur). This misalignment puts more stress on the surfaces and connective tissue of the knee joint, which can lead to inflammation, cartilage degeneration, and pain in the kneecap. This syndrome is common among runners and other athletes who move their legs repeatedly. However, people with abnormally structured joints, bad posture, or weak lower-body muscles can also suffer from it.

Reasons

High impact loads on the knee joint.

Thigh and lower leg muscle imbalance.

Flat feet or incorrect foot position.

Joint structure development abnormalities.

Chronic microtraumas of the articular surfaces.

Thigh muscle weakness or laxity.

Symptoms

Dull, aching pain around or under the patella.

Increased pain with physical activity, going up or down stairs.

Stiffness after straightening the leg in the knee joint.

Crunching or crepitation in the joint when moving.

Instability or locking in the knee.

Consequences

Without treatment, patellofemoral pain syndrome can cause:

Chondromalacia patellae - damage and thinning of the cartilage covering the articular surfaces.

Chronic pain and impaired mobility.

Progression of malposition of the patella and its structures, development of arthrosis.

Treatment

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Nonsurgical treatment
In the early stages of the disease, the main treatment is nonsurgical. It aims to restore the normal way that the knee joint moves. It includes: Excluding running or jumping. Limiting physical activity during the acute phase of the disease. Using medications, including joint injections, and physical therapy to reduce inflammation and pain. Massage and manual therapy to increase the elasticity of the tendons and muscles involved. Exercise therapy to strengthen thigh and lower leg muscles. Orthotics and taping, which includes special kneepads, orthotics, or taping to support the kneecap and correct its movement.
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Surgical treatment
Surgery may be needed if there are severe cartilage defects or if nonsurgical treatment doesn't work. The main procedure is arthroscopic surgery, which is minimally invasive and allows for a much shorter recovery time.

How to reach

Address
Moscow, 1st Yamskogo Polya Street, 15
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How to get

From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.

Travel time

9 minutes

Landmark

Olympus Clinic MARS sign


How to get

From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS

Travel time

11 minutes

Landmark

Olympus Clinic MARS sign


Address
7/1 Sadovaya-Sukharevskaya str., 129090, Moscow
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From the metro station "Tsvetnoy Bulvar"

1 exit to the city, then left to the Garden Ring, at the crossing to the right, crossing the boulevard, one more crossing and at the traffic light to the left. The Olymp Clinic building is located overlooking the Garden Ring to the right of the crossing. Travel time is approximately 9 minutes. Landmark - sign Olymp Clini

From the metro station "Sukharevskaya"

Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic

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Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic

Как добраться
Address
Moscow, 125124, Chapaevsky lane, 3
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From Sokol metro station

The last car from the center: follow the signs for Exit 5. From the glass doors to the right and go to the end of the passage. Exit to the city by the steps to the left. After exiting the crossing to the street, go straight along Leningradsky Prospekt to the intersection with Chapaevsky Lane. Next, turn right (onto Chapaevsky Lane) and walk to the Triumph Palace residential complex. Entrance to the territory: through checkpoint No. 1, opposite the Vkusville store, you will need to present your passport. After passing through the checkpoint, go up the stairs to the fountain, opposite it you will see our clinic.

Travel time

10-12 minutes

From the Airport metro station

The first car from the center: follow the Exit 2-3 signs. Turn left out of the glass doors and walk to the end of the passage. After exiting the crossing to the street, go straight along Leningradsky Prospekt to the intersection with Chapaevsky Lane. Next, turn left (onto Chapaevsky Lane) and walk to the Triumph Palace residential complex. Entrance to the territory: through checkpoint No. 1, opposite the Vkusville store, you will need to present your passport. After passing through the checkpoint, go up the stairs to the fountain, opposite it you will see our clinic.

Travel time

12-15 minutes

How to get

Entry to the territory is prohibited, but there are free city parking lots around the Triumph Palace residential complex, where you can easily find a place for your car. Free parking area:

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