Careful, that pain on the leg after a jog could be familiar ‘runner’s knee’ injury
The AKU Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Article Author: Careful, that pain on the leg after a jog could be familiar ‘runner’s knee’ injury
Media Source: Daily Nation (Kenya)
Date: 13 August 2020
Dr Mordicai Atinga, Orthopeadic Surgeon at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, writes that in recent weeks, given the change in working patterns, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people exercising. Running is an excellent form of exercise both mentally and physically. However, cases of runners picking up…
Dr Mordicai Atinga, Orthopeadic Surgeon at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, writes that in recent weeks, given the change in working patterns, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people exercising. Running is an excellent form of exercise both mentally and physically. However, cases of runners picking up knee injuries are not uncommon. The important steps in managing runner’s knee are taking a period of rest before gradually restarting activity and performing a variety of exercises including cycling and swimming.