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2. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Treatment typically involves rest and rehabilitation with a physical therapist. [6] Runners may need to switch to activities such as cycling or swimming. [3] Insoles may help some people. [3] Symptoms may last for years despite treatment. [3] Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the most common cause of knee pain, affecting more than 20% of young ...

3. 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 ...

4. Knee taping - Wikipedia

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   Knee taping (also known as patellar taping) is a procedure performed by physiotherapists or physicians to alleviate the symptoms of patellofemoral pain. Though knee taping has been shown to offer short-term pain relief, [1] its long-term efficacy is confounded by several studies. [2][3] The mechanism of action by which it alleviates pain is ...

5. Knee Pain When Walking: Potential Causes and What to Do ... - AOL

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   Runner's knee: "Patellofemoral pain," also called runner's knee, is a term that refers to pain around the kneecap. Overuse, muscle imbalances, or improper footwear often cause this pain. It is ...

6. 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 ...

7. Medial patellofemoral ligament - Wikipedia

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   The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is one of several ligaments on the medial aspect of the knee. It originates in the superomedial aspect of the patella and inserts in the space between the adductor tubercle and the medial femoral epicondyle. The ligament itself extends from the femur to the superomedial patella, and its shape is similar ...