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  2. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patellofemoral_pain_syndrome

    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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    Conservative treatment in primary acute LPD (lateral patellar dislocation) is the therapy of choice. It includes a multimodal approach with behavioural education of the patient, physical therapy, braces, weight reduction and pain medication. [4] Physical therapy especially focuses on muscle strengthening and proprioceptive exercises.

  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.

  5. Medial patellofemoral ligament - Wikipedia

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    Physical therapy is often prescribed as a nonsurgical treatment of a tear, in which functional rehabilitation and range of motion exercises that focus primarily on the hips, gluteal muscles, and quadriceps are used to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee. During the recovery phase, heat and ice are often applied as pain managers before ...

  6. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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    Knee pain is pain caused by wear and tear, such as osteoarthritis or a meniscal tear. Effective treatments for knee pain include physical therapy exercises, [28] pain-reducing drugs such as ibuprofen, joint stretching, [29] [30] knee replacement surgery, and weight loss in people who are overweight. [27]

  7. 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.