groove. The doctor will also want to look at the wear of your running shoes.Medical investigationsSophisticated tests aren’t normally required. A ‘sunrise’ x-ray of the flexed knee will show if your patella is abnormal, roughened or displaced

prevent and treat all minor TA problems. Prevention should include: 1 A Sorbothane-type heel raise, lessening the strain on the tendon and softening the landing forces; 2 Ensuring that the heel tabs on your shoes don’t press on your TA when your toes

joint. You can also try changing your shoes. If the pain persists, book an appointment with a physiotherapist, because it will only get worse.Is the pain… around the knee on the outside of the leg, and coming on slowly with each stride?If so… it’s likely