Runner’s knee, a common injury for athletes, is often caused by repetitive stress to the knee joint. Performance Care Stretch Clinic employs a unique combination of specialized treatments designed to alleviate pain, restore function, and prevent future injury. Here’s how we treat runner’s knee and the benefits of their approach.
Specific Techniques for Treating Runner’s Knee
Active Release Techniques (ART): ART is a hands-on therapy that targets soft tissue, breaking up scar tissue and adhesions that contribute to knee pain. This technique improves flexibility and restores normal function by addressing muscle tightness and overuse injuries commonly associated with runner’s knee.
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS): AIS focuses on dynamic stretching, where muscles are isolated and stretched in short, controlled movements. For runner’s knee, this technique helps elongate muscles around the knee, improving flexibility and circulation to promote healing.
Eccentric Strength Training: Eccentric movements emphasize the lengthening phase of muscle contraction, which is critical for strengthening muscles around the knee. By incorporating eccentric exercises, the clinic helps improve knee stability, which is essential for reducing strain on the patella (kneecap) and preventing further injuries.
ARP Wave Stimulation: This technology uses electrical currents to stimulate deep tissue healing and reduce inflammation. ARP Wave can be particularly effective for chronic cases of runner’s knee, as it stimulates a greater percentage of muscle fibers to fire, thus accelerating recovery by improving blood flow and breaking up scar tissue.
Benefits and Expected Outcomes
The clinic's tailored approach to treating runner’s knee offers several benefits:
Pain Relief: By using ART and ARP Wave therapy, the clinic effectively reduces inflammation and tension around the knee joint, providing immediate pain relief.
Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion: ART, ARP Wave and AIS help lengthen tight muscles that contribute to knee pain, enabling athletes to move more freely.
Strengthened Knee Stability: Eccentric strength training builds the muscles around the knee, particularly the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles. This added strength helps reduce stress on the knee, preventing further injury.
Accelerated Recovery: Techniques like ARP Wave Stimulation boost circulation and promote faster healing, allowing athletes to return to their activities sooner.
Prevention of Future Injuries: By addressing muscle imbalances and improving biomechanics, the clinic’s therapies not only treat the current injury but also prevent future issues.
Keep Moving
If you’re struggling with runner’s knee or other sports-related injuries, Performance Care Stretch Clinic offers proven treatments to get you back on track. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover a personalized treatment plan that fits your needs.
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Our comprehensive approach ensures that athletes can overcome runner’s knee and return to their sports stronger than before.
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