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Anterior knee pain   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Knee pain - runner's condition; Patellofemoral stress syndrome

First Aid

The treatment involves resting the knee and not resuming running until it can be done without pain.

Stretching exercises for the hamstrings and quadriceps muscles, and strengthening exercises for the muscle that pulls the knee cap towards the center of the body may be prescribed by a sports-medicine specialist or physical therapist. Bicycling may be substituted for other exercise if it can be done without pain.

Special shoe inserts and orthotics (support devices) may help prevent further injury after healing.

Do Not:

  • recurrent injury

Call Your Health Care Provider Immediately If:

Call your health care provider if knee pain persists in spite of resting the joint.

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