After roughly 20 months since my skiing accident, I finally jogged today without knee pain for the first time. (Okay, 'running' might be generous—let's call it a jog.)
I've attempted to resume running multiple times. Previously, I could handle 13-15 km effortlessly, but lately, pain hit after just 200 meters. The culprit? A torn cruciate ligament from skiing. Experts advised against running, yet the desire persists. I'm no fitness fanatic, but staying active helps manage weight and make the most of my time—especially with convenient home workouts. That's why I keep trying short runs during walks.
Rebuilding must be gradual, of course. A few weeks ago, I ran with my partner Frank for the first time, wearing my knee brace to enable pain-free running. We alternated running and walking to avoid overdoing it. Sadly, the pain lingered.
This morning, I tested the PHYSIOstrap Sport sent to me, hoping for pain-free running. From Epitact, this lightweight strap aids kneecap issues, pain, and runner's or jumper's knee—worth a shot despite my brace's shortcomings.
First off, the PHYSIOstrap is far more comfortable than my brace. Made from ultra-thin material, it slips easily under running tights. Skeptical? It's slim yet provides reliable knee protection for pain-free miles. It worked for me.
I changed two things from prior attempts: the PHYSIOstrap and an unpaved route.
The elastic silicone strap keeps it secure—no slipping during runs—with added reinforcement around the knee. Easy to apply and remove, too.
Combining the dirt path and PHYSIOstrap let me complete my session pain-free. It was still run-walk intervals: 40 minutes for 4 km isn't elite, but after 20 months out, I was thrilled with the progress.
