@activ8rehab: 🎯 Why do runners get pain on the outside of the knee? It’s often Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), aka Runner’s Knee, and it’s more than just tight muscles. 👇 Here’s the science behind it: ✅ Downhill running + overstriding = more force through your legs during the contact phase of gait ✅ This overloads your gluteus medius, the muscle that stabilises your hip ✅ When your glutes fatigue, you get hip drop and increased tension in the IT band ✅ That tension creates compression on the outside of your knee = sharp, searing pain 👟 Low cadence (strides per minute) is a common red flag, optimal is around 165–185. 🎥 If you’re running with pain or discomfort, it’s time to assess your biomechanics, not just stretch it out. #RunnersKnee #ITBSyndrome #RunningInjury #GluteusMedius #ITBandPain #CadenceMatters #PhysiotherapyTips #SportsRehab

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