Woman with knee painI love running, but I’ll be honest; I’ve been off for the past week with a terrible runner’s knee. I know that engaging in strength training can help to prevent the niggles and aches associated with jogging, and trying some squats and lunges really has been useful. However, according to Helen O’Leary, a physiotherapist at Complete Pilates, there are some pilates-based moves I should try in addition to my current routine. “The expert advice from clinical practice guidelines on patellofemoral pain strongly recommends exercise therapy that includes a combination of hip and knee targeted exercise to reduce pain and improve patient-reported outcomes in the short, medium and long term,” she said.“Hip abductor strengthening exercise