Dear Dr. Slowtwitch,
Diagnose this:
Without warning, I randomly experience a sharp, stabbing, pain directly inside and below my kneecap while running. It always hits on the foot plant and is severe enough that I hop onto the other leg and yelp in pain.
In my mind, it feels like my patellar tendon sticks on my kneecap or is pinched in some way.
Then, nothing: Like it never happened. I generally shut it down and walk it off, but have found I can jog immediately afterward without pain or consequence.
Running uphill at a 1.5% grade on the treadmill consistently provides relief. Kino tape below the kneecap also helps.
Causes or cures? Speculation welcome; fire away!
Diagnose this:
Without warning, I randomly experience a sharp, stabbing, pain directly inside and below my kneecap while running. It always hits on the foot plant and is severe enough that I hop onto the other leg and yelp in pain.
In my mind, it feels like my patellar tendon sticks on my kneecap or is pinched in some way.
Then, nothing: Like it never happened. I generally shut it down and walk it off, but have found I can jog immediately afterward without pain or consequence.
Running uphill at a 1.5% grade on the treadmill consistently provides relief. Kino tape below the kneecap also helps.
Causes or cures? Speculation welcome; fire away!