This free online quiz provides general guidance intended for runners who are typically fit and healthy and have not sustained an injury through direct impact. It is designed to serve as an initial guideline for identifying common running-related injuries based on symptoms. However, it is essential to understand that this tool cannot and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Some conditions or injuries identified through self-diagnosis with this online quiz may require medical intervention, including but not limited to professional medical treatment, physical therapy, or surgery.
The information provided is not exhaustive and does not cover all potential injuries or medical conditions related to knee pain or other running-related injuries. If you have any doubts about your condition, if your symptoms persist, worsen, or if you experience severe pain, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention or arrange for a physical examination with a qualified healthcare professional. Only a clinician can provide a comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.
Use of this quiz is at your own risk, and by proceeding, you acknowledge that it is for informational purposes only and agree not to hold the creators, distributors, or any affiliated parties liable for any decisions, actions taken, or outcomes based on the information provided. Please confirm you are happy to proceed and you will be directed to four questions to better understand the most common cause for the type of pain in the area you’re experiencing.
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Identify the type of pain:
When does the pain occur?
Where is the pain located?
Identify the type of symptoms:
The nature of sharp and localised pain often suggests more specific or acute issues, such as direct injuries to tendons, ligaments, cartilage, or other structures within or surrounding the knee.
The nature of dull and widespread pain could also suggest more systemic or diffuse issues, such as muscle fatigue, general overuse, or early-stage degenerative changes, rather than specific acute injuries.
These will locate biomechanical issues impacting on the area.
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The NHS is under unprecedented strain, it is under the most pressure it has ever been in it’s existence (British Medical Association, 2023). The Get Back Running Project is a plan to help alleviate some of the strain it is under by helping runners to quiz their symptoms online and locate underlying biomechanic issues to improve key strength and flexibility at home which will alleviate the strain on the joint.
Approximately 70% of runners experience injuries related to overuse every year and many of these do not require surgical intervention or orthosis, they just require treatment at home and biomechanic work to correct atypical foot pronation and inadequate hip muscle stabilisation (Ferber et al., 2009).
While our self-diagnosis quiz aims to provide guidance, it’s essential to understand its limitations. Only a qualified medical practitioner can accurately diagnose your condition. The questions on this website are designed to steer you towards potential diagnoses based on common overuse injuries for otherwise healthy runners. However, without a comprehensive medical history review and a physical examination, it’s impossible to pinpoint the exact cause of your discomfort.
If you’re experiencing any concerns or uncertainties, it’s crucial to seek a professional clinician’s evaluation. While this tool can offer insights based on the most likely causation when assuming you’re a normally healthy runner, it’s not a complete substitute for professional medical advice.
Our goal is to assist you in identifying potential issues efficiently, saving both your time and the doctor’s. Whether it’s recommending further medical consultation or providing strategies for movement and pain management, our database aims to aid you in your journey so you can Get Back Running.
