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  2. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2] [4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or climbing and ...

  3. Chondromalacia patellae - Wikipedia

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    Chondromalacia patellae is sometimes used synonymously with patellofemoral pain syndrome. [4] However, there is general consensus that patellofemoral pain syndrome applies only to individuals without cartilage damage. [4] [5] This condition is also known as Chondrosis.

  4. Patellar subluxation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Patellar subluxation syndrome is an injury involving the kneecap. Patellar subluxation is more common than patellar dislocation and is just as disabling. [1] In this condition, the patella repetitively subluxates and places strain on the medial restraints and excessive stress/tension on the patellofemoral joint. Patellar subluxation can be ...

  5. Clarke's test - Wikipedia

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    The patient is asked to actively contract the quadriceps muscle while the examiner's hand exerts pressure on the superior pole of the patella, so trying to prevent the proximal movement of the patella. While it can produce some discomfort even in normal people, the reproduction of the symptoms suggest pain of patellofemoral origin. [1]

  6. Running injuries - Wikipedia

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    Patellofemoral pain syndrome is associated with pain in the knee and around the patella (kneecap). It is sometimes referred to as runner's knee, but this term is also used for other overuse injuries that involve knee pain. It can be caused by a single incident but is often the result of overuse or a sudden increase in physical activity.

  7. Runner's knee - Wikipedia

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    Runner's knee may refer to a number of overuse injuries involving pain around the kneecap (patella), such as: Patellofemoral pain syndrome; Chondromalacia patellae; Iliotibial band syndrome; Plica syndrome

  8. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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    Interventions such as exercises that target both the knee and the hip, foot bracing, and patellar taping are all recommended for use with patients who have knee pain. [31] Current evidence suggests that psychological factors are elevated in individuals with patellofemoral pain. [32]

  9. Patellofemoral - Wikipedia

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    Patellofemoral (sometimes femoropatellar) refers to relations between the patella and the femur, such as: Knee , including the "Patellofemoral joint" Patellofemoral pain syndrome

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