. Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist
, then perhaps you should consider this if you want to have a chance of a long-term, uninterrupted running career.Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist
that your Achilles will be better after the operation, and its even possible it could get worse. Thankfully, though, this is the exception rather than the rule. Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports-injury specialist
that at my age (50) I should know better. Surely my running career cant be over? A Your problem might not be the kneecap running out of line. It could be related to your patellar tendon, which runs directly below the kneecap. You need to establish
, if this proves to be unsatisfactory, youll need to see a specialist physiotherapist in running injuries.Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports-injury specialist
pain or not. If these suggestions do not have any lasting effect, it may be worth finding a sports therapist who specialises in the treatment of backs, and who has an understanding of adverse neural tension. Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist
) may aggravate your injury. Once these have been done, you can start thinking about exercises like leg presses (to strengthen your knee) and seated hip abductor and adductor exercises as a precursor to returning to running.Martin Haines, chartered
