Is running bad for your knees or is it protective? What does the research show?
On one hand, you hear people say that running can be bad for your knees over time. On the other hand, you hear that running ...
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The effect of real-time gait retraining on hip kinematics, pain and function in subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome
Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common overuse injury in runners. Recent research suggests that hip mechanics play a role in the development of this syndrome. Currently, ...
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Quadriceps atrophy: to what extent does it exist in patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Quadriceps atrophy is a commonly cited accompaniment to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), yet there is little valid, objective evidence for its existence. Objective: To investigate atrophy and ...
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Why Do I Experience Knee Pain While Going Down Stairs?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is also known as runner’s knee. This condition is known to cause pain around or under the kneecap, which can make it difficult to walk down stairs.
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The kneecap and it’s many problems
Degenerative patellofemoral conditions such as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) are the result of poor patellofemoral tracking between the femur and the patella. The best place to start looking ...
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Patellofemoral and anterior knee pain common among soccer players
When soccer players suffer from pain around the front of their knee, they are likely experiencing a condition known as patellofemoral pain. This pain may be caused by soft cartilage under the ...