, physiotherapy and rehabilitation are vital to gain full, pain-free function.Can you run through it?/Recovery timeRunning through a meniscal injury is an open invitation to long-term disability. Following arthroscopic treatment you would hope to be fully

defect which is purely cosmetic, and risk causing a compartment syndrome.Can you run through it?/Recovery timeIt is unlikely that you’ll need to have much time off, if any, and the permanent swelling will probably become just another object of mirth

are invariably necessary.Can you run through it?/Recovery timeAlthough the swelling may take months to resolve, some running is probably possible, but always bear in mind the risk of rupture of the sac of the bursa.

on, let alone run.SignsComparison with the other knee will allow your doctor to confirm the swelling of blood within the joint, and they may or may not draw this off before using other tests on the knee’s stability. When a knee is freshly swollen

Injury is the most common reason for runners ‘retiring’ from the sport, especially as far too many attempt to run through pain without thought for the consequences. Chronic injuries – that is, long-standing ones – are invariably more difficult

. Any generalised disease of the body will need anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics in an infection, and sometimes secondary line drugs. If the diagnosis is simply one of overuse or wear and tear, physiotherapy should resolve the symptoms.Can you run

may require MRI scanning or arthroscopy to eliminate damage to the peroneal tendon and nerve which run around the outside of the joint.Self-treatmentIf you do not apply RICE immediately, you deserve long-term pain! Tubigrip folded over on itself

. This will cause acute pain on the inner side of the knee. In some runners a more chronic injury can occur if they have knock-knees, or those who always run on a camber. Continuing to run will not only prolong your pain but could cause secondary injuries through a

preference and experience of your doctor.Can you run through it? Not a hope, though some lightweight plaster and special boots may allow a little walking.Recovery timeAt least six weeks in plaster and probably a minimum of four months to rehabilitation and a

.Medical treatmentIf you get no relief, your doctor may very occasionally inject steroid, or even immobilise the leg in plaster. Physiotherapy to ease the pain should not be used as a cover to increase training.Can you run through it?/ Recovery timeAlthough full