Your Knee Is Talking, Stop Ignoring It | Ep 129

Your Knee Is Talking, Stop Ignoring It | Ep 129

June 17, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

The episode addresses knee clicking during running, particularly in individuals post-ACL reconstruction, and discusses the importance of stability and strength in relation to running demands.

Your knee starts clicking the moment you ramp up your runs, and suddenly every step feels like a question mark. We take that exact problem head-on, using a real-world scenario we see all the time: someone years removed from ACL reconstruction, excited to train for a 5K, but noticing new popping and clicking as mileage climbs. We explain why the sound isn’t the whole story. Knee clicking often shows up when stability and strength haven’t caught up to impact demand, especially if post-surgery ...

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