The foot bone is connected to the ankle bone...

Had my first PT session this morning to try to come up with a plan of attack for my "runners knee". Therapist reiterated that a lot of my issues stem from poor body mechanics that can't be fixed but can be compensated for. It all starts with my feet and I have an appointment with a podiatrist on Wednesday to get fitted for orthotics. I had them back in high school but never followed up on them. I also need new running shoes, seems like the ones I have aren't stable enough. We are going to work on strengthening weak muscles and relaxing tight muscles in my leg and back. He seemed to think that I could be back on my running schedule within a few weeks. He taped my foot up (it feels strange) and wants me to try to run on it and see if it helps my knee. Had to do some squats for him, thank goodness I have been working with my trainer because they were a piece of cake, and we discussed my strecthing routine. I have to add "pigeon" to my stretches...Jodi would be telling me "I told you so" :) Hoping this all helps...its nothing really wrong, nothing broken...just the way I am :)