TLC For Your Wounded Knee
Sustaining knee injuries is common among runners—I experienced this first hand during this past winter while training. I knew instantly when I felt pain around the sides of my knee joint that it was time to stop running and rest from all activities that cause pain in those areas. So I quickly bid adieu to the treadmill, playing basketball and walking up and down thirteen flight of stairs (I live on the 13th floor). This type of knee injury is known as Illiotibial band syndrome or runner's knee syndrome. Call it what you want—in such an instance, I would advise you to pick up the nearest phone and call your doctor for a medical appointment so that you can get a referral.
I use the University of Ottawa Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre as it meets all my physio and sports related medical needs. The initial assessment usually costs $70.00 and subsequent visits are $45.00. For my knee injury, the staff applied electrodes, which acted as the equivalent of heat therapy to my gimpy knee, and had me doing mini squats among numerous other knee strengthening exercises.
The staff consists primarily of University of Ottawa students specializing in Human Kinetics studies. They are all competent, and are usually both friendly and helpful. You can call the Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre at (613) 562-5970 to make an appointment.
University of Ottawa Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre (613) 562 5970
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