More On Runner’s Knee
The following is a continuation of my conversation and recommendations to a patient dealing with runner’s knee. This installment also covers my thoughts on the use of supplements and contains a link to our website where you can get more information on Amerisciences, the supplement line we carry at Spine & Sport. Enjoy, and as always, please feel free to send me any questions you may have.
LJ: So would you weight train one day and run the next and just keep the rotation up? Do I just keep on weight training or is this just something that I need to do initially? I’m just wondering if this is something that you have to keep on doing for maintenance or not. I will definitely add this to my workouts though.
Thanks for the advice and happy running.
P.S. What do you think about using a glucosamine supplement to help with joints? I am curious if these are worth my time to help lubricate the joints. They are an expensive supplement so I am curious if you think there is a benefit. I have taken the product Osteo Bi-Flex in the past and wonder if you endorse something like this.
Dr. Beauchamp: You could add the weight training in your routine when it is convenient for you. I do some of mine when/during/after running ie lunges squats calf raises and the rest in a gym. I would recommend lifting throughout. In about 8 weeks you could decrease sessions per week to 2 and that will maintain.
I agree with the use of a glucosamine product as some of my patients have had success with using it. The fact of the matter is the source of the glucosamine is where the problem is. The majority of people taking supplements do not understand that what is in the pill can be significantly different from manufacturer to manufacturer. The pills you find on the shelf at a discount rate at a local large distributor may or may not contain what it states it does contain – as there is minimal to no oversight of that industry (supplementation businesses). The company that I promote and use is Amerisciences. It uses better-than pharmaceutical grade measures that insure quality products. The product I promote for joint pain is Joint Ease; it is the best product on the market for that particular problem. Here’s a link on our website: http://www.spinesport.org/home.cfm/page/products/category/0/product/36_Joint_Ease_(1_Bottle).html
