Patellar Tendinitis : Often referred to as “Jumper's Knee”.  This condition results from overuse of the knee.   This overuse injury results in microtears of the patellar tendon leading to pain and swelling.  The patellar tendon attaches the quadriceps muscle to the tibia (shin bone).   This injury often occurs in people who do a great deal of running, jumping, stopping and starting.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome : Known as the pain you CANNOT run through. ITBS is a condition characterized by pain on the lateral side of the knee over the lateral  femoral epicondyle.  The ITB runs from the hip down to the lateral knee.  The pain usually begins in the middle or at the end of the run.  Pain usually increases with downhill running and any loaded knee flexion activities.  Rest is the best treatment as well as stretching, NSAIDs, therapeutic modalities, custom orthotics and  icing.

Þ Causes: ITB tightness, overtraining, faulty biomechanics, decreased hip strength, tight calf muscles

Þ Treatments: Physical Therapy, Rest, Ice, NSAIDs, Stretching, Custom Orthotics.