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Any physios about please?!

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Flaxseed Fri 26-Jul-19 20:02:36

I started Couch to 5k 2.5 weeks ago.

Considering I was a couch potato before, I am quite proud that I’ve got this far! However, as the runs have progressed I have developed a pain at the side of both knees (medial)
I can rotate both knees fine, and bend them ok. But the impact causes the pain and reduces me to more of a power walk.
I’m wondering if I should reluctantly give up sad or give advice on what I should do?
Thanks in advance

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love0c Tue 30-Jul-19 13:19:06

always wear good trainers that absorb the shock of hitting the ground.
try running on grass
do shorter runs
stretch out before and after
incorporate other exercises that do not put pressure on the knees
put your legs up each day to rest your knees
if any swelling appears always ice your knees for 15 minutes after running

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notanan2 Tue 30-Jul-19 13:26:06

You need running shoes not "trainers"

Your running shoe size is not the same size as your normal shoe size, you need to get fitted for size & gait at a running shop.

You wont believe the difference proper running shoes will have on your knees!

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notanan2 Tue 30-Jul-19 13:26:42

Do NOT static stretch beforehand. Dynamic warm ups are fine

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notanan2 Tue 30-Jul-19 13:27:15

Squats and knee lifts will help

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AlexxTG Tue 30-Jul-19 14:19:19

Yeah, squats will help.

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