Hi all, last year I ran the London marathon which absolutely battered my knees. As a result I needed physio on both knees for about 3/4 months. During this period of ‘rehabilitation’ I was swimming fairly regularly, occasionally playing football and doing the exercises recommended to me by the physiotherapist. I thought I’d made a complete recovery until about 2 months into the season when my right knee just stiffened up and it became awkward to walk. It feels as if I’ve lost all flexibility and agility in my legs and if someone asked me to change direction quickly my knees will snap off. To make things worse I seem to get cramp a lot in the affected knee. Very strange and highly frustrating.

Anyway, I went to a Doctor and she put me on a course of anti-inflammatory tablets, which did nothing, so I went back and have now been referred to an Orthopaedic consultant who I am seeing tomorrow. The problem is I don’t want to have any surgery, but feel this is the only option. If anyone has any advice or has experienced anything similar then please do get in touch.

Thanks all – sorry it’s a bit long.