I Got the Referral!

Thank you for all your thoughts and advice with the doctor/pt issue. Good news…the specialist’s office was able to get the referral! I was able to keep my appointment and I saw the doctor yesterday evening. It was definitely worth seeing the sports specialist. He examined my knee, had me do various things (squats, hop on one foot, etc.), and did an ultrasound on both knees right there in his office. It was very cool to see. He explained everything to me and pointed out the different ligaments, tendons, etc.

Unfortunately, he got my hopes up that I might not have runner’s knee. He said usually the people he sees with runners knee have pain above the knee cap. Due to the location of the pain, he thought it was the insertion point of the hamstring into the knee cap or maybe a tendon, but the ultrasound didn’t show much, except a little water on the knee. Therefore, we are back to runner’s knee. Boo.

He recommended physical therapy, but was able to refer me to a place that sees mostly runners. I am happy he did not tell me I needed total rest. Instead, he prescribed strengthening exercises, (which I have been doing), but discouraged too much impact. I will make an appointment with the PT place and see how it goes. At least I know it isn’t something more serious, but I wish there was a better way to fix this…

He said to come back in 2 weeks if I do not seen improvement after some sessions with the PT. Not exactly what I was hoping to hear but he ruled out some things and I actually feel like we are making progress. Maybe doctors aren’t so bad after all…