Condition
Runner's Knee
Pain around or behind the kneecap, common in runners and people who jump or squat often.
Also called: patellofemoral pain syndrome, pain behind kneecap
Who Can Help with Runner's Knee?
- Sports Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sports and exercise injuries, such as sprains, tendon problems and concussions, and helps patients stay active.
- Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
- Orthopedic Surgeons
A surgeon who treats bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, including fractures, arthritis and joint replacement.
Where Practices List Runner's Knee
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- New York, NY (53)
- Honolulu, HI (42)
- Longmont, CO (27)
- Philadelphia, PA (26)
- Gilbert, AZ (19)
- Miami, FL (19)
- Davis, CA (17)
- Germantown, MD (12)
- Cary, NC (11)
- San Diego, CA (11)
- Encino, CA (10)
- Erie, CO (10)
- Mililani, HI (10)
- Knoxville, TN (9)
- Littleton, CO (9)
- Washington, DC (8)
- Wellesley, MA (8)
- Evanston, IL (6)
- Los Angeles, CA (5)
- Louisville, KY (5)
- Marietta, GA (5)
- Chicago, IL (4)
- Lakewood, CO (4)
- Seattle, WA (4)
- Austin, TX (3)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about runner's knee and what is right for you.