Haven’t watched all the way through yet... KT helped me deal with the pain that is for sure, but didn’t resolve the issue in the end... and eventually led me to shaving my legs, doh 😖 Keep at it Mike, you’ve got this 💪🏼
I feel like I see the light at the end of this tunnel. Feeling very optimistic. The tape seems to take a bit of the edge off, so I feel like running isn’t hindering the process anymore. I’m hoping I won’t need the KT tape for long, otherwise I’m going to need to shave my legs too
@@kofuzi You may have examined this already but I had similar pain which felt like pressure and irritation in and around the knee cap. Mine was from years of improper form doing squats. I found the absolute best way to relieve the symptoms was deep tissue foam rolling my quads and IT band. I would say go a step farther and buy a cheap lacrosse ball and roll the quad out. The relief was almost immediate and after about a week of consistent rolling the symptoms completely resolved after struggling with it for nearly a year. I would do it a little before a run and immediately after. Long term, I discovered it was from an imbalance in strength in my glutes combined with sitting at a desk job all day causing stiffness in my hips. Hope you get back to 100% soon!
Hey I suggested KT tape in the daily chat - glad to hear it’s helping out! I’ve only used it for my shoulder before, but it was night and day difference for me - the amount of support it can provide when applied properly is really surprising.
I have a 35m roll of this stuff... Use it on my feet for every run. When I had IT band syndrome I used the crap out of this stuff. I think it definitely helps out.
I'm a big believer in the benefits of KT tape, if used for the right type of pain/injury. It provided support and relief of pain with calves, achilles, and heel. My best results were with a peroneal tendon issue, injured on Friday, could barely walk on Saturday; properly taped, I ran a pain free half marathon a week later. I haven't used if for joint related pain but I can see this being highly effective for a patella issue since it "floats" in front of the knee joint and can therefore be stabilized with tape. Glad it's helped!
Hey Kofuzi, I'm happy to hear your knee is recovering a bit. Do you think it has to do with any of the glute strengthening/mobility work? I used to tape my knee in high school during football games... not sure if it did anything or not.. who knows.
Every PT will praise glute strength in response to running injuries, so I’m sure it helped, certainly. If not, it’s preparing his body for the future as a way to prevent injuries.
I used KT tape when I had ITBS. While you are strengthening the muscles causing your issues, the tape gives support to the area. Worked perfectly for me and the Dr. of PT I was seeing highly recommended I continue until I had a few weeks of strengthening under my belt.
I have used kt tape when I turned my ankle in trails and it did wonders for me. Good tape but expensive but so worth it when you really need support while healing
I used KT tape when I was in training and couldn't risk getting set back due to my achilles tendon knotting up. It helped me make it through my training until I could rest and recover my legs and get them the treatment they needed.
@@kofuzi Probably should have did this first, but I did a quick search on your library, and found these. I'll start here, but won't turn down an updated video. :) ua-cam.com/video/4v47aGRFD5s/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/OC5kJ0XGSpE/v-deo.html
I had runners knee and tendonitis until I started changing my form and running more in the hills, weirdly enough. Obviously, this isn’t evidence as to what I did worked, but I think it’s a combination of getting used to more miles, changing my form, and running more on dirt.
I can't imagine that this tape or any sort of brace will help you long-term, and maybe you know that. What I think you need to do (not a healthcare professional) is decrease your weekly mileage significantly for a few weeks or take a break altogether. I know that there must be a lot of pressure to keep the content coming, so finding a stop-gap solution certainly has its appeal. But I just get the feeling that the knee pain isn't going to get better so long as you're still pushing the weekly mileage and testing out different shoes regularly.
Also not a doctor or PT but I disagree with pretty much everything you've said here. The idea that testing out different shoes is causing this is completely wrong. A great number of running injuries would be avoided if people changed shoes more frequently to add awareness to what their gate is actually doing. There's good research available showing that alternating shoes prevents injury. Adding mindfulness to the stride by doing things like wearing a compression sleeve or KT tape is actually quite likely to reduce strain on a particular joint. Mike hasn't been pushing his mileage at all. His mileage has been down about 40% during the course of his knee injury. This is exactly the kind of injury that you take a week off and start back up a week later and the injury is exactly the same. The things that Mike have been doing seem to be working so I would just continue with that.
@@franklehouillier8865 I didn’t say that testing out different shoes was causing injury. I merely doubt it is aiding in recovery. And since you seem to be much more familiar with Kofuzi’s injury and training load I have to concede to your points there.
Hi, I’ve been using the KT about a month now. I have a thigh abductor muscle issue, I’m feeling it has really helped me keep running without having to take a break. The injury is getting better, and I’m also doing strengthening and stretches as well. I’m keen to stop using it, but I feel more confident wearing it at the moment.
I use KT for my long runs and it helps. Do you roll your hamstrings ? Do not stretch them but roll them thoroughly after each run. This has helped me a lot with my knee problems
So strange, because I'M having this exact same issue. My left knee and calf had a flair up. The spot right under my kneecap would flair up during runs as well as my calf would get super tight and sore after about 800 meters. I was forced into 2 easy weeks where I would struggle with this issue. Now I'm about a week back and after about 4 miles, I would feel this mild discomfort in the same location. I've been using KT tape for years now, I do think it works on part Placebo effect, part actual support.
I’ve only been running since August and have the last few weeks been having the same knee pain (how you described it) and have tried compression/support and hadn’t helped so have ordered this to give it a ‘try’. Running wise I feel fine after a couple of minutes but when I walk I was limping lots with a lot of pain.
I wanted to try KT Tape for the longest time but the memes have been stopping me. hahaha! I'm having issues on the side of my knee for the past couple of months. tried less mileage but didn't worked so I totally stopped running for a month and did some strength exercise and some biking. just got back into running last week but i don't know if it's mental but knee still feels cranky but not that painful to the point that I'll stopped running.
“Put a pinch between your cheek ‘n’ gums” (NOT). Seriously, I find it superior to bandaids for preventing blisters, since bandaids are moveable at the very location where you center them. I’m not sure about tape for injuries. I did try it when I had some ITBS after Tunnel Marathon, but the only thing that resolved it (and quickly) were the PT’s observation that my hips were rotated and the couple of stretches she gave me to rectify that. @kofuzi, Mike, since today you describe a pain that migrates, it might take an MRI to know whether some of that pain is referred pain, but at the very least I think you should still discuss it on FaceTime with a PT. Maybe superschmolz? Or one of the fellow YT-ers like the PT guys who would probably be happy to do it gratis as a professional courtesy.
Haven’t watched all the way through yet...
KT helped me deal with the pain that is for sure, but didn’t resolve the issue in the end... and eventually led me to shaving my legs, doh 😖
Keep at it Mike, you’ve got this 💪🏼
Kofuzi will become elite once he shaves his legs like Seth 😉
I feel like I see the light at the end of this tunnel. Feeling very optimistic. The tape seems to take a bit of the edge off, so I feel like running isn’t hindering the process anymore.
I’m hoping I won’t need the KT tape for long, otherwise I’m going to need to shave my legs too
@@kofuzi You may have examined this already but I had similar pain which felt like pressure and irritation in and around the knee cap. Mine was from years of improper form doing squats. I found the absolute best way to relieve the symptoms was deep tissue foam rolling my quads and IT band. I would say go a step farther and buy a cheap lacrosse ball and roll the quad out. The relief was almost immediate and after about a week of consistent rolling the symptoms completely resolved after struggling with it for nearly a year. I would do it a little before a run and immediately after. Long term, I discovered it was from an imbalance in strength in my glutes combined with sitting at a desk job all day causing stiffness in my hips. Hope you get back to 100% soon!
I wonder if SJD’s slant board he used for his knee issues would help. Thought I would throw it out there.
experienced the same thing! It helps but in my case just a little bit. You need to find the root of the problem.
You may want to consider buying a Slant Board. It can help with focusing on some deep squats and hopefully it will help with the knee issue.
Hey I suggested KT tape in the daily chat - glad to hear it’s helping out!
I’ve only used it for my shoulder before, but it was night and day difference for me - the amount of support it can provide when applied properly is really surprising.
Glad to hear your knee issue is progressing in the right direction!
I have a 35m roll of this stuff... Use it on my feet for every run. When I had IT band syndrome I used the crap out of this stuff. I think it definitely helps out.
I'm a big believer in the benefits of KT tape, if used for the right type of pain/injury. It provided support and relief of pain with calves, achilles, and heel. My best results were with a peroneal tendon issue, injured on Friday, could barely walk on Saturday; properly taped, I ran a pain free half marathon a week later. I haven't used if for joint related pain but I can see this being highly effective for a patella issue since it "floats" in front of the knee joint and can therefore be stabilized with tape. Glad it's helped!
Does this mean that your previous conclusion that your knee issues was related to the "hint" of stability in Kinvaras was "wrong"?
Yes.
Eccentric workouts on the slant board will help out a lot.
You can leave them on for a few days so that makes it more cost effectiveness.
The pro version can last for a week if you really need it to.
How if you shower? Lol
The Hokas really resonate here. Ever since I turned 40, not running in max cushioned shoes = issues.
Hey Kofuzi, I'm happy to hear your knee is recovering a bit. Do you think it has to do with any of the glute strengthening/mobility work? I used to tape my knee in high school during football games... not sure if it did anything or not.. who knows.
Every PT will praise glute strength in response to running injuries, so I’m sure it helped, certainly. If not, it’s preparing his body for the future as a way to prevent injuries.
I used KT tape when I had ITBS. While you are strengthening the muscles causing your issues, the tape gives support to the area. Worked perfectly for me and the Dr. of PT I was seeing highly recommended I continue until I had a few weeks of strengthening under my belt.
I have used kt tape when I turned my ankle in trails and it did wonders for me. Good tape but expensive but so worth it when you really need support while healing
I used KT tape when I was in training and couldn't risk getting set back due to my achilles tendon knotting up. It helped me make it through my training until I could rest and recover my legs and get them the treatment they needed.
Hey Mike, any chance you could make a video (or maybe I missed it), on the strength exercise routine you followed? Thanks!!
I did a while ago, but perhaps an update is overdue
@@kofuzi Probably should have did this first, but I did a quick search on your library, and found these. I'll start here, but won't turn down an updated video. :)
ua-cam.com/video/4v47aGRFD5s/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/OC5kJ0XGSpE/v-deo.html
I had runners knee and tendonitis until I started changing my form and running more in the hills, weirdly enough. Obviously, this isn’t evidence as to what I did worked, but I think it’s a combination of getting used to more miles, changing my form, and running more on dirt.
Take some cues from SJD and get an inclined slant board. It worked for him and his runners knee
I can't imagine that this tape or any sort of brace will help you long-term, and maybe you know that. What I think you need to do (not a healthcare professional) is decrease your weekly mileage significantly for a few weeks or take a break altogether. I know that there must be a lot of pressure to keep the content coming, so finding a stop-gap solution certainly has its appeal. But I just get the feeling that the knee pain isn't going to get better so long as you're still pushing the weekly mileage and testing out different shoes regularly.
Also not a doctor or PT but I disagree with pretty much everything you've said here. The idea that testing out different shoes is causing this is completely wrong. A great number of running injuries would be avoided if people changed shoes more frequently to add awareness to what their gate is actually doing. There's good research available showing that alternating shoes prevents injury. Adding mindfulness to the stride by doing things like wearing a compression sleeve or KT tape is actually quite likely to reduce strain on a particular joint. Mike hasn't been pushing his mileage at all. His mileage has been down about 40% during the course of his knee injury. This is exactly the kind of injury that you take a week off and start back up a week later and the injury is exactly the same. The things that Mike have been doing seem to be working so I would just continue with that.
@@franklehouillier8865 I didn’t say that testing out different shoes was causing injury. I merely doubt it is aiding in recovery. And since you seem to be much more familiar with Kofuzi’s injury and training load I have to concede to your points there.
Hi, I’ve been using the KT about a month now. I have a thigh abductor muscle issue, I’m feeling it has really helped me keep running without having to take a break. The injury is getting better, and I’m also doing strengthening and stretches as well. I’m keen to stop using it, but I feel more confident wearing it at the moment.
I use KT for my long runs and it helps. Do you roll your hamstrings ? Do not stretch them but roll them thoroughly after each run. This has helped me a lot with my knee problems
So strange, because I'M having this exact same issue. My left knee and calf had a flair up. The spot right under my kneecap would flair up during runs as well as my calf would get super tight and sore after about 800 meters. I was forced into 2 easy weeks where I would struggle with this issue. Now I'm about a week back and after about 4 miles, I would feel this mild discomfort in the same location. I've been using KT tape for years now, I do think it works on part Placebo effect, part actual support.
I’ve only been running since August and have the last few weeks been having the same knee pain (how you described it) and have tried compression/support and hadn’t helped so have ordered this to give it a ‘try’.
Running wise I feel fine after a couple of minutes but when I walk I was limping lots with a lot of pain.
Yes, I love KT tape a lot and it offers the support I need. But I only use it for emergency situation and race day.
Seth used the slant board during his vlog today to help against runners knee he said 😉
So confusing to me where to put it, how much to stretch it and where and to get it to stay it’s annoying
chondromalacia might be your issue I have the same thing had it for years. I really tired to focus on my IT band to make it feel better.
How much hair you got on your legs Michael?
I wanted to try KT Tape for the longest time but the memes have been stopping me. hahaha! I'm having issues on the side of my knee for the past couple of months. tried less mileage but didn't worked so I totally stopped running for a month and did some strength exercise and some biking. just got back into running last week but i don't know if it's mental but knee still feels cranky but not that painful to the point that I'll stopped running.
The memes kept me away for a while too
Having to shave my legs and explain to my parents that it was for recovery was a weird to thing to explain. Not a bad experience though lol
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Use the KT tape Pro! Soooo much better!
I think KT tape will help activate your glutes 😜
I tape a strip across the cheeks
“Put a pinch between your cheek ‘n’ gums” (NOT). Seriously, I find it superior to bandaids for preventing blisters, since bandaids are moveable at the very location where you center them. I’m not sure about tape for injuries. I did try it when I had some ITBS after Tunnel Marathon, but the only thing that resolved it (and quickly) were the PT’s observation that my hips were rotated and the couple of stretches she gave me to rectify that. @kofuzi, Mike, since today you describe a pain that migrates, it might take an MRI to know whether some of that pain is referred pain, but at the very least I think you should still discuss it on FaceTime with a PT. Maybe superschmolz? Or one of the fellow YT-ers like the PT guys who would probably be happy to do it gratis as a professional courtesy.