Myofascial self-massage for runner’s knee
Myofascial self-massage can loosen adhesions and tension on the outside of your legs. Limited mobility in the hips mean that the force generated while running is transferred to the knee. In addition to the thigh muscles, the structures in the hip area should also be loosened during the exercises.
Runner’s knee massage: loosens up the outside of your thigh
Lie on your side while supporting yourself with your forearm and position the outside of your thigh on the BLACKROLL® so that it is in the middle of your thigh.
Runner’s knee massage: relieves tight glutes
Runner’s knee massage: releases tight hip flexors
Place the BALL 12 on the floor and sit on it with one side of your buttocks. Place the leg on the side to be treated on top of the other leg’s thigh. Move slowly on the spot and take note of any specific tender points.
Releasing deep muscle tension associated with runner’s knee
After the myofascial self-massage, you can trigger deep-lying adhesions in the fascia with the BLACKROLL® by TMX TRIGGER. The targeted pressure on your muscle can relieve deep tension. During the exercises, find the most tender spot.
Runner’s knee trigger exercise: relieves tension in the lateral pelvis
Stand against a wall and position the side of your pelvis against the TMX where you can feel the tender spot. Stay in that position and breathe deeply until the pain lessens.
Mobilization and stretching exercises for runner’s knee
Have you loosened up your structures? Good. Now we will work on your shortened muscles and muscle imbalances for improved mobility – with targeted stretching and mobilization exercises. It mobilizes the connective tissue, relieves the joints, and supplies the corresponding area with blood. All of your tissue will be smoother and more resistant.
Runner’s knee stretching exercise: stretches your IT band
Start in an upright position and put the SUPER BAND around your foot. Grasp the band with your hands. Slowly get on your back and place both legs on the floor. Use the SUPER BAND to actively raise the leg as far as possible and let it sink inward.
Runner’s knee stretching exercise: improves your hip joint mobility
Start on all fours and place the SUPER BAND around the inside of your thigh. Place the band as close to your hip as possible.
Activation and strengthening exercises for runner’s knee
An unstable pelvis puts more strain on the iliotibial band on the outside of the thigh. Therefore, in addition to the classic exercises such as squats or lunges, you should also do targeted activation exercises.
Runner’s knee exercise: activates the external hip rotators
Pull the LOOP BAND over your bent legs and position it over your knees. Lie on your side and bend your hips to about 45°.
ITBS exercise: activates your glutes
Start in the supine position and place the BLACKROLL® LOOP BAND around your thighs, just above your knees. Bend your legs and let your arms rest loosely next to your body.
