Strategies to prevent and manage running related knee injuries

1. Train running technique

2. Strength train to improve performance

3. No evidence that footwear, graduated programs or education prevent injuries

4. Exercises for patellofemoral pain syndrome should target the hip and knee

5. Multimodal therapies including the above with orthotic and manual therapy may help reduce running related patellofemoral pain

6. Running staregy decisions should be individualised and implemented cautiously

7. Patient education can improve adherence to active and self management strategies

8. For Iliotibial band syndrome coriticosteroid injections are a viable short term option, however concern remains for long term effects

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