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Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFP), is a common condition that affects many runners and athletes. It causes pain around or behind the kneecap, especially during running, squatting, or climbing stairs.
The runner’s knee can keep even the most dedicated athletes off the track, but ANF Therapy®️ is the newest and most advanced treatment. This therapy targets pain at its root cause to support faster recovery and lasting relief. It aims to reduce inflammation with frequency-charged devices to help runners return to peak performance without medications or invasive procedures.
However, a frequent question for those dealing with this condition is whether it will heal by itself. Though some injuries resolve with rest, the healing of a runner’s knee can depend on several factors.
Why is runner's knee different?
Unlike acute injuries, such as sprained ankles or muscle strains that may heal with time, a runner’s knee is typically caused by repetitive stress and overuse. This makes it more likely to persist unless the underlying causes are addressed. Simply resting may not be enough to resolve the issue entirely.
In fact, a study in The British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 40% of 310 people with a runner’s knee still had pain and disability after one year. So, waiting for it to heal alone may not be the best approach.
What factors influence the recovery of a runner's knee?
The recovery of a runner’s knee depends on three key factors, including:
Duration of pain
One of the major factors is how long you’ve had the pain. Research shows that if you’ve been in pain for more than 2 months, you are much more likely to still be in pain a year later.
When pain persists for a long time, it often indicates underlying issues, such as neurological imbalances, weak oscillations, muscle imbalances, or poor movement patterns. However, the longer the pain lasts, the more it affects movement. Ultimately, this makes things worse and prolongs healing.
Pain intensity
Pain intensity is another factor in the recovery of a runner’s knee. The same research shows that people who rated their pain as higher than 6 out of 10 were more likely to have pain after a year.
This high pain intensity could indicate a more serious problem. For example, if the pain is severe, it could be a sign of joint instability or cartilage damage. Targeted therapy, exercises, or other interventions can help to resolve this problem.
Disability level
Another factor that could influence recovery is disability level. Research indicated that those whose pain was more disabling were also more likely to have persistent knee problems.
If the pain makes it hard for you to move around, you may become less active. This can lead to weaker muscles and stiffer joints, making it harder to recover. Ultimately, this cycle of pain and inactivity becomes difficult to break.
Will runner's knee heal by itself?
How can you speed up the recovery of a runner's knee?
So, what can you do to recover faster from a runner’s knee? Here are some effective strategies:
ANF Therapy®️:
ANF Therapy®️ may be the most effective treatment for a runner’s knee. This therapy uses frequency medicine principles to modulate the neurological frequencies of the body. It employs frequency-charged small circular ANF Devices to optimise your body’s neurological functions. Moreover, this therapy aims to address pain and inflammation by activating the natural healing process.Rest
Avoid activities that worsen your pain. This allows your knee to heal and reduces inflammation.
Ice
Apply ice packs for 15-20 minutes. It reduces pain and swelling, making movement easier.
Compression
Use an elastic bandage or knee sleeve. It decreases swelling and provides support to the knee.
Elevation
Keep your knee raised above heart level. It promotes blood flow away from the injury and reduces swelling.
Some other helpful ways that can help in healing are:
Exercise
Engage in gentle strengthening exercises. This helps rebuild strength and improve flexibility around the knee.
Avoid overuse
Limit activities that increase pain. This prevents further injury and allows for recovery.
Low-impact activities
Try swimming or cycling since they keep you active while minimizing stress on the knee.
Proper footwear
Wear appropriate shoes or use orthotics. This can help improve alignment and reduce stress on the knee.
ANF Therapy®️ for Runner's Knee Treatment:
ANF Therapy®️ offers an innovative approach to treating a runner’s knee by addressing imbalances in the body’s electrical and biochemical systems that contribute to pain and inflammation. This therapy modulates the nervous system, helping reset pain signals and reducing joint discomfort in patients with a runner’s knee. It also aims to promote increased blood flow and lymphatic drainage, which aids in detoxification and reduces the buildup of inflammatory substances. This holistic method targets pain and addresses other symptoms, such as swelling and stiffness.
This treatment involves the following steps:
- History: Your ANF Therapist will first take a detailed history, assessing pain severity, activity level, previous treatments, and other contributing factors.
- Physical Examination: During the examination, your therapist will detect muscle tenderness, joint alignment, and range of motion to understand the extent of the injury.
- Application of ANF Devices: After history and examination, your therapist will apply specific devices for inflammation, antioxidants (glutathione and carnosine), energy, and nitric oxide to support recovery in affected areas.
- Expected Outcome: According to Dr. Mikel H-G Hoff (founder of ANF Therapy®️), most patients experience significant pain reduction and improved function, often achieving around 50% improvement in the first session.
- Follow-Up: Your ANF Therapist will conduct regular follow-ups to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and guide you on changing ANF Devices every 72 hours for optimal results. The treatment may take 1-3 months.
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About ANF Therapy®️
ANF Therapy®️ uses circular ANF Devices, which are applied directly on the skin after palpation and assessment by a trained ANF Therapist following the ANF Therapy®️ Method, Patented Model no. U202030252, ES1259974.
The ANF Therapy®️ purpose is the alleviation of injury and pain within minutes.
Our aim is that the patient experiences a reduction of pain and swelling, an increase in range of motion, and an improvement in quality of life related to health. Non-transdermal, non-invasive device, NO needles or chemicals are used.
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