Beginner Triathlete - Knee Injuries articles

How to train with a popliteal synovial cyst, or bursa, behind the knee

Techniques and exercises to prevent knee injury

Long term outcomes after major knee surgery

Techniques to prevent knee problems resulting from endurance running

Triathletes often encounter knee pain. Here's why and how to prevent problems.

Sports Doc gives advice on recovery

The symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, recovery and prevention of iliotibial band syndrome caused by excessive friction of the distal portion of the iliotibial band during activities like running.

In order to set yourself up for the best chance for a safe return to triathlon you should adhere to all your surgeon and physical therapist’s recommendations. Direct your energy into each rehab goal.

I've got ITBS and foot issues and have been rolling it out with the foam roller. How long should I roll per session and how many sessions per day?

Knee problems needn't mean the end of the road.

Should I try to shorten my stride to prevent knee pain? Do you have suggestions for making the change stick? It's so hard to remember and be consistent!

Any athlete who is facing the potential for an ACL repair surgery should ask himself or herself what they are hoping to do in the future.

Improving running speed doesn't need to be a lost cause just becuase of a history of knee injuries.

I have a tight IT band on my left leg, but my right knee's pain is in a slightly different area, more in the joint, on the outside of the knee. Is this still an IT band issue?