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Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome)
This is a condition in which the patella (kneecap) rubs against the femur when the knee moves. The cartilage under the kneecap wears away, resulting in pain and inflammation behind the
kneecap. The pain is usually worse when walking or running downhill, and the knee may swell at times. Some causes are: overtraining, improper alignment (pronation, being knock-kneed, wide hips), worn shoes, and weak
or tight quads, hamstring or ITB.
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