Originally Posted by
hillcrawler
I had been diagnosed to have PFPS 5 months ago but i don't depend on that result much because the doctor that diagnosed me didn't even listen to my story. I tried to explain him i ride a LOT but i don't think he has much idea what i mean by LOT. He wasn't a sports specialist after all. Since the time i developed this knee issue, I've been making my own research on the internet and i found out that my problem might be the Iliotibial Band Syndrome. I come up with this idea because the pain is likely to be more severe on the sides of my knees. I can say the pain is concentrated at 2 o'clock position of my kneecaps. Question is how i developed that and i think it is because my feet are little bit tilted inwards during the pedaling. I have clipless pedal on my road bike but i ride my touring bike much more which does have flat pedals.
If you have experience with that problem please share your experiences.
I'd go see a specialist to get a real diagnosis, but assuming it is a problem with your IT band, buy this:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-High-Den.../dp/B0026HYWRW and roll it before and after every ride for a maximum of every other day. You should also stretch your abductors, quads, calves and hamstrings every day.