Discussion
I have been doing a lot of running and cycling recently. I am overweight, although have lost a lot.
Everything has been fine up to last weekend when after a run I noticed that my left knee now clicks when I walk up the stairs. If I put my hand over my knee and squat I can feel something move as I hear the click.
There is no pain or swelling. Dr Google tells me that if there is no pain or swelling it probably is nothing to worry about.
I am doing a triathlon this weekend and after that will be taking a well earn rest.
Anyway I was thinking I should probably get it checked out. I don't really want to waste my GPs time as I am not in pain. Should I go straight to a private physio? I have very flat feet and custom orthotics. Should I go back to the podiatrist instead?
Everything has been fine up to last weekend when after a run I noticed that my left knee now clicks when I walk up the stairs. If I put my hand over my knee and squat I can feel something move as I hear the click.
There is no pain or swelling. Dr Google tells me that if there is no pain or swelling it probably is nothing to worry about.
I am doing a triathlon this weekend and after that will be taking a well earn rest.
Anyway I was thinking I should probably get it checked out. I don't really want to waste my GPs time as I am not in pain. Should I go straight to a private physio? I have very flat feet and custom orthotics. Should I go back to the podiatrist instead?
Cool thanks. I had a sports massage the day before but he only did the lumbar region and calves as that was aching. Having another one post race next week so will get the quads and hamstrings attended to.
When you say muscle imbalance how would I tell which is weaker and to focus on ? Should the quads be stronger than the hammies?
When you say muscle imbalance how would I tell which is weaker and to focus on ? Should the quads be stronger than the hammies?
Yeah good point about dealing with it before it becomes "an injury". There is a place near me that has physios and podiatrists and they are all into running, cycling etc and a very sports focused.
Will go and see them and see what they say.
I think my quads are weak. I can leg curl the same, if not more, than I can do on the leg extension and I guess that should be the other way round?
Will go and see them and see what they say.
I think my quads are weak. I can leg curl the same, if not more, than I can do on the leg extension and I guess that should be the other way round?
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