Tri Compartmental Of The Knee Joint
Runner's knee; Patellofemoral pain; Patellar tendinitis; Tendinitis - patellar; Jumper's knee
Prevention
Stretch the muscles on the back (hamstrings) and front (quadriceps) of your upper leg.
- Your primary care provider, a sports medicine specialist, or a physical therapist can show you stretches to try.
- Before you stretch, warm up for 5 minutes.
- Also stretch after you are done exercising.
Your health care provider can also teach you ways to strengthen these muscles. Stronger muscles...
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