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2. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Relatively common [2] 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 ...

3. Patellar tendinitis - Wikipedia

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   Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon that straightens the knee. [1] Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee. [1] Typically the pain and tenderness is at the lower part of the kneecap, though the upper part may also be affected. [2] Generally there is no pain when the person is at rest. [2]

4. Chondromalacia patellae - Wikipedia

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   Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is an inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage. The cartilage under the kneecap is a natural shock absorber, and overuse, injury, and many other factors can cause increased deterioration and breakdown of the cartilage. The cartilage is no longer smooth and therefore ...

5. What Physical Therapists Want You to Know About Squats and ...

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   On the whole, squats are not bad for your knees—they’re actually good for keeping the joint lubricated and mobile, explains Claire Whitlock, P.T., M.P.T., O.C.S., a physical therapist at ...

6. Patellar subluxation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Knee catches during movement. Pain in the front of the knee that increases with activity. Pain when sitting. Stiffness. Creaking or cracking sounds during movement. Swelling. Patellar subluxation was once thought to occur mainly in women, [1] due to the frequency of genu valgum and lax ligaments. However, now the frequency of this condition in ...

7. Prepatellar bursitis - Wikipedia

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   Prepatellar bursitis. Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the prepatellar bursa at the front of the knee. It is marked by swelling at the knee, which can be tender to the touch and which generally does not restrict the knee's range of motion. It can be extremely painful and disabling as long as the underlying condition persists.