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"Alleviate is a one-stop shop for pain relief and long-term results. Patients can self-release and self-manipulate tissue, using physical products. The instructional exercise videos are both informative and effective, and housed in an app that visually depicts a patient’s progress over time. It's a no-brainer!"
"I’ve done PT for my knee ten ways that haven’t worked. This method does.
The exercises are simpler and more practical, and the blade makes the roller I used to use feel like a toy. I can easily replicate what a great PT does with their elbow on my own at home."
WHAT'S INCLUDED
With light, quick strokes, activate the VMO muscle before activities that trigger Runner's Knee pain.
Post-activities, release tension and relieve pain with deeper, slower strokes.
Replicate a skilled physical therapist's deep tissue work to break up adhesions and heal the injured tissue.
Learn how to use the Massage Blade like a pro massage therapist for muscle activation and recovery.
Follow the six-level Runner's Knee exercise program to progressively build strength and stability in your lower kinetic chain.
Stronger muscles can support the load better, relieving the knee and defending against all-to-common recurrences of Runner's Knee pain.
Engineered to accelerate recovery, based on gold standards of physical therapy.
Know exactly what to do each day, and see the clear difference your daily work makes.
At-home physical therapy that's already helped 20,000+ users take control of their pain.
Recover in the comfort of your own home. No more appointments or copays.
Every detail, engineered to speed up recovery
Know exactly what to do and progress each day
We've helped 20,000+ users recover
No copays or appointments; recover on your own terms
1. Load Management with a brace reduces pain and protects the arch
2. Soft Tissue Mobilization with a massager restores healthy, stronger tissue
3. Progressive Strengthening with PT exercises prevents flare-ups
Load Management with a Brace
Soft Tissue Mobilization with a Massager
Progressive Strengthening with PT Exercises
The Alleviate Massage Blade is designed to replicate the shape and strength of a physical therapist's hand. The brushed aluminum provides the right amount of friction and tactile feedback you need for an effective therapeutic massage.
Carry it with you everywhere, and apply it yourself to prepare for activities or massage away pain and tension when you need an immediate relief.
"After 2 weeks, my pain has gone down over 70%. For the first time in a year and a half of dealing with this foot pain, I am hopeful that I can be at zero pain in the near future!"
- Juan A.
Users experience a 60% reduction in their pain level within 6 weeks with the Guided Recovery Program. In many areas, your first PT appointment can be 6 weeks away.
Between the commute, wait, and exercises, a PT visit typically takes 75-90 minutes. With the Essentials, your recovery work takes just 15 minutes, at home.
"Alleviate is a one-stop shop for pain relief and long-term results. Patients can self-release and self-manipulate tissue, using physical products. The instructional exercise videos are both informative and effective, and housed in an app that visually depicts a patient’s progress over time. It's a no-brainer!"
"Most existing solutions don't work for my chronic pain patients. Alleviate is different: it's like a one-stop shop for pain relief and long-term results. I've never seen anything so comprehensive and holistic for any condition."
WHY IT WORKS
A complex joint, knee is easy to irritate again after an injury. Runner's Knee, or Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, occurs when an inner thigh muscle called vastus medialis oblique (or VMO) switches off in response to pain signals. Working with outer thigh muscles, the VMO positions the kneecap (patella) in the correct location, so an imbalance between the inner and outer thigh muscles exacerbates the malalignment of the kneecap, causing more pain.
To stop this vicious cycle, we need to teach the brain and the VMO that activities won't cause pain - by giving them multiple successful experiences. This is why in the Runner's Knee Guided Recovery Program, you'll never exercise through pain. Rather, you always use the Alleviate Massage Blade to activate your VMO first, so it's ready to take the challenge and succeed.
Designed by a former pro team PT, the Runner's Knee Essentials are your go-to tool to rewrite the pain narrative, so you can keep moving while you recover, and keep recurrences at bay.
Runner’s Knee can be effectively treated with knee massage techniques like Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). A knee massager for Runner’s Knee should activate the VMO muscle, release tightness, and relieve pain. Learn the 3 different ways to use a knee massager to treat Runner's Knee yourself.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome exercises are a key part of your recovery. Because knee is a complex joint, Runner's Knee exercises are a little tricky to get right. Our PT shares how to reduce pain first and sequence the moves to maximize the benefits.
How long does Runner's Knee last? It depends on the severity, but active treatment should make a noticeable difference in 10-14 days. Here's what to expect, and 5 ways to shorten your recovery time.
Runner’s Knee, or Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, is a repetitive stress injury that causes pain on the inside of your knee. Learn what's happening inside with Runner’s Knee, and how to effectively treat the root cause, at home.
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