Runner's Knee can be avoided by athletes with the help of orthotics like Hydrofeet®.
(Health-NewsWire.Net, July 24, 2015 ) Titusville, FL -- Runner's Knee, also called Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, is a typical ailment among runners, but can also affect athletes who engage in sports that require a lot of knee bending. In this condition, pain is evident under, slightly above or below the kneecap. It aggravates when running uphill, downhill, or on the stairs. Besides experiencing pain, swelling may develop in the knee. One way to help treat this is by wearing orthotics like Hydrofeet®shoe insoles for women and men.
Unlike other foot conditions, runner's knee is not a specific injury, rather, a loose term for other disorders with different causes. Medical Information site WebMD listed possible causes of runner's knee: overuse, direct blow to the knee, malalignment, feet problems, and muscle imbalance. Besides pain and swelling, other symptoms of this condition are feeling more pain when bending the knees and a popping or grinding sensation in the knees.
For mild cases, simple treatments may be done like practicing the ice - rest, ice, compression, elevation - method, taking Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), gradually doing stretching exercises, and wearing orthotics like Hydrofeet® massaging insoles. One common and important advice of doctors is for athletes to avoid rushing things, and to allot recovery time. The knee must not be used as usual until it has fully healed, to avoid permanent damage.
The ways to prevent developing a runner's knee are simple. First is to maintain thigh muscle strength and limber with regular exercises. Next is to avoid running on hard surfaces. Staying in shape and maintaining a healthy weight can also hamper the development of this foot condition. Quality shoes must be used and it is a must to replace these when worn out already. Lastly, wearing shoe inserts like Hydrofeet® can also help prevent runner's knee.
Hydrofeet® is a massaging insoles filled with liquid glycerin enclosed in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). It acts as a cushion, thereby distributing the pressure evenly on the feet. It also helps in preventing or addressing common foot problems like sore, tired feet, knee, hip and back pain, corns and calluses, and other foot ailments.
Midwest Health Solutions is an authorized seller of Hydrofeet® Kids and Hydrofeet® shoes insoles for women and men which can be purchased on Amazon.
About Hydrofeet
Hydrofeet® is a 10-year-old company specializing in health and personal care items, mainly focused on eliminating foot pain and providing proper foot care. The company prides itself on combining the best quality products with the best customer service in the industry.
