Generally Known Knee & Hip Injuries While Training for the Marathon | Best Orthopedic Centre in Bangalore

1. Generally Known Knee & Hip Injuries While Training For The Marathon Written By Dr. Rewat Laxman

2. Suppose, you are training for a marathon this spring season, you are likely to be ramping up your distance over the coming weeks. Apart from increasing the distance, you may start to experience some aches and could be unsure if you need to get it checked out. Here, is our best orthopedic surgeon in bangalore | dr. Rewat laxman in hip and knee consultant explains the most common running injuries and the advanced treatment options available.

3. What is iliotibial band syndrome? 1) Iliotibial Band Syndrome • Iliotibial band syndrome originates from overuse when the IT band becomes inflamed, and which results in ache, which is felt on the outside of the knee, but can occur anywhere along the length of the band, which includes the side of the pelvis or over side of the hip.  Treatment options for Iliotibial Band Syndrome • Most patients will react well to non-invasive treatment options for IT band syndrome.  Physiotherapy and treatment can also help this syndrome. If rest or physiotherapy doesn’t help in this case then injections are the other option.

4. What is Patella Tendonitis (runner’s knee)? 2) Patella tendonitis (Runner’s Knee) • Patella tendonitis is generally known as ‘Runner’s Knee’. This is a common cause of knee pain which occurs at the centre and front of the knee where the tendon is attached to the bone. Treatment options for Patella Tendonitis • There are many treatment options available, and in many cases non-surgical treatment options will provided to pain relief. Assessment of footwear and training equipment can help in reducing this, in addition this healthy weight has be maintained, like- The RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method ETC.,

5. What is a Hip Stress Fracture? 3) Hip Stress Fracture • It is a fracture of the top part of the hip bone which is also called as femur bone, and it occurs when there is repeated stress to the bone many times. Typically, a hip stress fracture can occur in a person who runs longer distance and those training for a marathon. Treatment options for Hip Stress Fracture Orthopaedic assessment is recommended if a hip fracture is suspected. Rest and protection from not lifting up weights, so repetitive activity will need to be stopped.  Bed rest will be recommended in cases of severe pain, but surgery will only be recommended for cases when the hip completely breaks or is unstable.

6. 4) Other Stress fractures The shin bone known as tibia, calf bone which is called as fibula and long bones in the midfoot (foot metatarsals) and other areas in the body which are prone to a large amount of stress when running and ache can become so severe which makes the person to stop running.

7. 5) Shin Splints • Shin splits are also called as periostitis or tibial stress syndrome, which have symptoms like pain along the inner border of the shins and during any physical activity, but often subsides on rest. It is caused by inflammation of the periosteum (the layer immediately adjacent to the bone), which occurs as the muscles trying to pull away from their boned attachments.

8. CONCLUSION If you are experiencing pain and think you may have an injury, it is best to get it checked out as soon as possible so you can be treated immediately and recover soon with the help of Best Orthopedic Centre in Bangalore | Bone and Joint Consult.

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