Most people who decide to take up walking or running in order to lose weight or improve fitness, tend to give up easily when they are confronted with knee pain. These are some of the ways that a Bounce Physiotherapist (Balcatta) can assist:

• Assess how you move using mirrors & videos to teach new movement patterns. This may involve increasing strength and control of your quadriceps, hip muscles and core utilising specific exercises.

• Soft tissue release techniques, taping and stretching especially around the calves, knee cap, hamstrings and hips.

• Analyse if you require orthotics or different footwear to improve foot position.

• Devise a training program that will limit the amount of knee pain and progress your exercise loads safely without making your pain worse.