Knee Pain Location Chart: What Knee Pain May Indicate - Healthline
WEBMar 1, 2023 · The precise location of your knee pain can help you narrow down the potential cause. In addition to its location, paying attention to its intensity, type, and other symptoms can help you figure...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 4, 2023 · Patellofemoral (puh-tel-o-FEM-uh-rul) pain syndrome is pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap. The kneecap also is known as the patella. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is sometimes called runner's knee. It's more common in people who run and who play sports that involve running and jumping.
Knee pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — also can cause knee pain. Many types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care measures. Physical therapy and knee braces also can help relieve pain.
Patellar tendinitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Pain is the first symptom of patellar tendinitis, usually between your kneecap and where the tendon attaches to your shinbone (tibia). Initially, you may only feel pain in your knee as you begin physical activity or just after an intense workout. Over time, the pain worsens and starts to interfere with playing your sport.
Knee Cap Pain (Patellofemoral Pain): Causes & Treatment
WEBSep 9, 2020 · Kneecap pain, aka patellofemoral pain, often feels like a dull aching or burning sensation at the front of the knee or behind the kneecap. Here we will look at the common causes of knee cap pain, how they …
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - OrthoInfo - AAOS
WEBPatellofemoral pain syndrome occurs when nerves sense pain in the soft tissues and bone around the kneecap. These soft tissues include the tendons, the fat pad beneath the patella, and the synovial tissue that lines the knee joint.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) - Cleveland Clinic
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is knee pain under or around your kneecap (patella). Healthcare providers also sometimes call PFPS runner’s knee. Your patella is the bone at the front of your knee joint. It helps your quadriceps muscle move your leg, protects your knee, and supports …
Patellofemoral Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, and More - Healthline
WEBOct 24, 2023 · The primary symptom of patellofemoral arthritis is pain behind your kneecap. For most people, this pain develops when doing activities that put pressure on the kneecap, such as: kneeling....
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBPatellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runner's knee, means that you have pain in front of the knee or around the kneecap (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur). What causes PFPS? Patellofemoral pain syndrome may be caused by a structural defect, or a certain way of walking or running.
Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee) - Cleveland Clinic
WEBPatellar tendinitis happens when repeated movements (like jumping) gradually weaken the patellar tendon in your knee. Symptoms like pain and stiffness can get worse over time, especially if you push through them to keep playing or training. Rest, over-the-counter pain relievers and physical therapy are the most common treatments.
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