Runner's Knee
The ache around or behind the kneecap that starts at 8 km and doesn't stop on the stairs.
4–6
45 min
$95
What it feels like
A dull ache around the kneecap that builds during a run and lingers after it. Stairs, squats and long sits in the car make it worse.
It usually comes from load, not damage: a jump in kilometres, new shoes, more hills, or hips that tire before the knee does.
What we do
We find what changed in your running, test the hips and calves, and look at how you land. Tape can calm it for a week or two while the work starts.
Then a plan you can do at home: strength for the hips and quads, a sensible return to running, and one check-in run on video.
A typical plan.
Yours is written at the first session.
Wk 01
Calm it down
Walk without limping. Tape, ice, two easy exercises.
Wk 03
Load it
Stairs, squats, the first slow jog on grass.
Wk 06
Run again
Back to 5 km. Tape only if you want it.
Wk 10
Done
Back to your 10 km. We see you once more, to check.
Who usually treats it
Maya · Physio
Others on the team treat this too. Ask for a name when you book, or let us match you.
