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Runner's Knee is not a single injury, but an umbrella term for mechanical friction syndromes caused by how your body handles impact. When your glutes are weak or your feet over-pronate, the massive IT band snaps aggressively over your outer knee bone, or your kneecap grinds forcefully into your thigh bone. At DakshinRehab Moosapet, we don't just treat the sore knee; we fix the mechanical breakdown happening at your hips and feet.
IT Band Friction
A sharp, stabbing pain on the absolute outside of the knee that typically forces runners to stop exactly at the same distance every run.
Patellofemoral Pain
A deep, dull ache directly underneath or around the kneecap. Worsens significantly when walking down stairs or sitting with bent knees for long periods.
Chondromalacia
When the cartilage directly behind the kneecap begins to soften and physically break down due to years of severe mal-tracking and grinding.
Over-Striding
A fundamental flaw where the foot lands too far in front of the body's center of gravity, sending a massive shockwave straight into the knee joint.
Fixing the mechanical leaks that cause chronic friction.
We analyze your running stride on a treadmill to pinpoint exact flaws: pelvic drop, over-striding, or severe foot over-pronation.
Using profound Shockwave therapy, we instantly desensitize the inflamed IT band bursa and break down calcified scar tissue around the kneecap.
We rebuild your "running engine" by targeting the Gluteus Medius to physically stop your thigh bone from collapsing inward during foot strike.
Foam rolling an inflamed IT band is agonizing and scientifically proven to be ineffective. DakshinRehab uses acoustic pressure wave technology to truly release the dense fascial tissue, combined with high-tech gait analysis to permanently fix the way you run.
The IT band is literally as strong as Kevlar. You cannot stretch it by rolling on a piece of foam; you only end up crushing the inflamed bursa sack underneath it, causing more pain. We use Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to deliver acoustic pulses that physically break apart the deep adhesions gripping the fascia without worsening the inflammation.
Delivers high-energy acoustic waves deep into the inflamed IT band insertion, rapidly breaking down chronic, sticky scar tissue that causes friction snapping.
Slow-motion capture of your running mechanics to definitively prove whether a "heavy heel strike" or a "pelvic drop" is the source of your knee pain.
Allows injured runners to build massive quad and glute strength using extremely light weights, protecting the painful kneecap from heavy compressive forces.
If your feet severely over-pronate (flatten out), every step twists the knee. We evaluate if custom insoles are required to build a solid foundation.
Applying ultra-rigid strapping during the early stages of rehab to completely pull the kneecap out of the painful friction groove so you can walk pain-free.
Located in Moosapet, Hyderabad — serving runners from Kukatpally, KPHB, Miyapur, and Gachibowli.
“Runner's knee is rarely a problem with the knee itself. The knee is just the victim caught in the middle between a weak hip and a flat foot. We have to train the entire kinetic chain.”— Dr. Swapnagandhi, Sports Injury Physiotherapist
While Runner's Knee is a soft-tissue injury that hurts but isn't dangerous, the repetitive pounding of running can also cause the physical bone to crack. If you experience these red flags, stop running entirely. Pushing through a stress fracture will snap the bone in half.
Exquisite Bone Tenderness — You can find one extremely specific spot on your shin bone or femur that causes "jump off the table" pain when pressed firmly with a single finger.
Pain That Worsens While Resting — Runner's knee aches when you run but stops when you sit. A stress fracture throbs violently deep inside the bone even when you are lying in bed at night.
The Hop Test Failure — If you physically cannot perform a single-leg hop on the injured leg without experiencing a deep, sharp, terrifying pain in the bone.
Pain Spikes Immediately on Impact — Soft tissue injuries usually "warm up" and feel a bit better a mile into the run. A stress fracture feels like a knife stabbing the bone on the very first step of the run.
History of Rapid Mileage Increase — You recently doubled your weekly running volume or drastically switched to sprint workouts in a very short timeframe.
Severe Female Athlete Triad Signs — If you are a female runner experiencing irregular menstrual cycles, low energy availability, and sudden bone pain, your risk of a stress fracture is extremely high.
"Jumper's Knee," characterized by agonizing pain directly on the thick tendon just below the kneecap, common in both running and court sports.
A flat foot causes the shin bone to internally rotate, violently twisting the knee joint during the shock-absorption phase of running.
Pain high up in the glute crease caused by over-striding, forcing the hamstrings to apply massive braking forces with every step.
Over years, untreated mal-tracking of the kneecap begins to erode the cartilage, leading to early onset osteoarthritis.
Our expert physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists at DakshinRehab bring decades of combined experience to your recovery.
MPT (Neuro), PG Diploma in Ergonomics
Director & Senior Neuro Physiotherapist | Stroke & Spine Rehab Specialist
Consultant clinical rehabilitation services
Founder & Chief Prosthetist | Amputee Rehabilitation Expert
MS, MCh (Vascular Surgery)
Consultant Vascular Surgeon | Diabetic Foot & Wound Care
Hear from patients who regained pain-free movement and independence with our evidence-based rehabilitation approach at DakshinRehab Moosapet, Hyderabad.
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Rajesh Kumar
Chronic Back Pain Relief • 48 years • Kukatpally
I suffered from chronic lower back pain for 3 years. Could barely sit or stand for more than 10 minutes. After DTS spine decompression and core strengthening at DakshinRehab, I am completely pain-free. Back to my normal life and even playing with my grandchildren.
Priya Sharma
Knee Pain & Osteoarthritis • 55 years • Moosapet
Knee osteoarthritis made every step painful. Doctors suggested surgery, but I wanted to try physiotherapy first. The 3D gait analysis and customized exercise program at DakshinRehab changed everything. Now I walk 30 minutes daily without any pain or medication.
Venkat Reddy
Frozen Shoulder Recovery • 42 years • KPHB
Frozen shoulder left me unable to lift my arm or sleep properly for months. The combination of manual therapy, shockwave treatment, and Redcord Neurac at DakshinRehab gave me complete range of motion back. Incredible results without surgery.
Lakshmi Devi
Stroke Rehabilitation • 62 years • Miyapur
After my stroke, I could not move my left side at all. The neuro rehab team at DakshinRehab worked with me daily using EMG biofeedback and robotic therapy. Today I walk with minimal support and can do most daily activities independently. My family is amazed at my recovery.
Srinivas Rao
Post-ACL Surgery Rehabilitation • 38 years • Gachibowli
Tore my ACL playing cricket. After surgery, I needed intensive rehab to get back to sports. DakshinRehab's sports physiotherapy program with strength testing and return-to-play protocols got me back on the field in 5 months. Better than before the injury.
Meena Patel
Cervical Spondylosis & Neck Pain • 50 years • Kukatpally
Chronic neck pain and daily headaches from cervical spondylosis were ruining my life. Tried medications for years with no relief. The cervical traction, manual therapy, and posture correction at DakshinRehab eliminated my pain completely. I can work at my computer pain-free now.
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