Knee pain when running is a common complaint for many runners, whether it be pain under the knee when running or pain behind the knee when running. In these guides we’ll explore how to prevent knee pain when running.
Knee pain after running is one of the most common running injuries. Unfortunately, the injury rate in the running community remains pretty high. Knee injuries in particular account for 50% of all running injuries, according to a 2015 study. Running is considered a repetitive, high impact form of exercise involving many muscles and joints, including …
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS or IT band syndrome for short) is one of the most frustrating injuries for runners. It’s a typical overuse injury and is a common cause of lateral knee pain in athletes. IT band syndrome was first seen in 1975 in US Marine Corps recruits during their training. It’s not just a …