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  2. 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

  3. Patella - Wikipedia

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    Anatomical terms of bone [ edit on Wikidata ] The patella ( pl. : patellae or patellas ), also known as the kneecap , is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint.

  4. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Patellofemoral pain syndrome can become a chronic injury, with an estimated 50% of people reporting persistent patellar-femoral pain after a year. [32] Risk factors for a prolonged recovery (or persistent condition) include age (older athletes), females, increased body weight, a reduction in muscle strength, time to seek care, and in those who ...

  5. Knee - Wikipedia

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    The knee is a modified hinge joint, a type of synovial joint, which is composed of three functional compartments: the patellofemoral articulation, consisting of the patella, or "kneecap", and the patellar groove on the front of the femur through which it slides; and the medial and lateral tibiofemoral articulations linking the femur, or thigh bone, with the tibia, the main bone of the lower ...

  6. What Trainers Want You to Know About Eccentric Exercise - AOL

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    Once reserved for athletes, eccentric exercise is becoming increasingly popular in everyday training and physical therapy—especially for people with musculoskeletal conditions like Parkinson’s ...

  7. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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    Current evidence suggests that psychological factors are elevated in individuals with patellofemoral pain. [32] Non-physical factors such as anxiety, depression, fear of movement, and catastrophizing are thought to have a linear correlation with increased pain experience and decreased physical function. [ 32 ]

  8. Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older ...

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    Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US ...

  9. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Friday, December 13

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    Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Friday, December 13, 2024The New York Times