Sunday, March 7, 2010

KNEE PATHOLOGY

Runner's Knee
Runner's knee, also known as patellofemoral stress syndrome, is a condition where the kneecap is rubbing against the femur when moving. Common causes of runner's knee are as follows a kneecap that is located too high, weak thigh muscles, tight hamstrings, and tight achilles tendon. Pain in and around the kneecap that may be felt with activity. Rubbing, grinding, or clicking sounds are also common with runner's knee.

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