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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. Infrapatellar bursitis - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms may include knee pain, swelling, and redness just below the kneecap. [2] It may be complicated by patellar tendonitis. [1] Risk factors include kneeling or crawling. [4] It may also be brought on by frequent bending of the knees while standing, squatting, running, or jumping.

4. Chondromalacia patellae - Wikipedia

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   The patella's posterior surface is covered with a layer of smooth cartilage, which the base of the femur normally glides smoothly against when the knee is bent. However, in some individuals the kneecap tends to rub against one side of the knee joint, irritating the cartilage and causing knee pain.

5. The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do if You Have Knee Pain

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   Dr. Uetz says that people with knee pain should especially avoid running or jumping. The force of hitting the ground strains tendons in the knee, which can cause them to become even more inflamed.

6. Infrapatellar fat pad syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Pain is generally just below the kneecap. [2] Symptoms may worsen if the knee is overly straightened or bent for too long a period. [2] Complications may include an inability to fully straighten the knee. [2] The underlying mechanism may involve bleeding, inflammation, or insufficient space for the fat pad. [2]

7. 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.