Knee damage as a result to running can be compared to being burned as a result to touching fire; it is inevitable. Although there are determining factors such as the type of surface or the structure of your lower body, running can still cause knee damage. In fact, this particular injury is so common it has been labeled, “runner’s knee”, and is medically known as patella-femoral pain. This happens when the patella (kneecap) irritates the femoral groove, in which it rests on the thighbone. Patella-femoral pain is most common in older adults and women, especially if you have high arches, which provide less cushion. Also, flat feet or knees that turn in or out excessively can pull the patella sideways. But do not let this discourage you from running, there are ways you can cause less damage and procedures you can have done to recover quickly.
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