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Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Hello i have been experiencing patellofemoral syndrome and my knee is a little unstable and there is almost no swelling. I have almost very little pain but i cant get back to my daily activities of playing football and gym sessions. And my knee feels tender and i cannot put any stress or weight on it. Its been a month since this injury and iam doing exercises and strechting daily 2 times. I apply ice and also iodex and heat pad to it. I have strong quadriceps but still i got this injury. I can walk at a normal pace but not fast and i need to be careful while going down the stairs and take one step at a time. Iam worried because of its just not going and its been already a month so can you help me with something iam missing? Or not doing? And also how long do i have to deal with the injury? When would be the correct time to start cycling, jogging etc?
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Your knee pain could be due to knee cap injury.
You should strengthen your Quadriceps by biking, swimming, etc avoid doing seated knee extension.
You should do gluteus strengthening and hamstring stretching and IT band stretching exercises with proper guidance.
You should check your arch of your foot.
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You need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for complete assessment and treatment as early as possible.
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Hi....it seems you are not fallen into the hands of the expert..... try to find an expert physiotherapist...your problem will be resolved quickly
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Continue to exercise and go for physiotherapy treatment too
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Visit physiotherapy center for proper diagnosis and treatment
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Hello!I think you have to get proper diagnosis of your problem as syndrome and injury are two different issues.
how did you got your injury. Did you got MRI or an x ray done
may be along with the Patellofemoral syndrome you have some additional ligament injury you can contact me through practo www.physioanjana.com
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Dr. Prof. Madan Mohan M.R. (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi there
Based on what you are sharing as your complaint, it seems like there could be a ligament injury or meniscal injury.
It is better to meet a physiotherapist or an orthopaedician and get assessed at earliest
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Consult an orthopaedic surgeon or a physiotherapist at the earliest.
An MRI could be necessitated.
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Delayed diagnosis could further damage affected tissue.
Knee braces could help if it's grade 1 or 2 sprain/strain.
Do not strain with unnecessary stair climb/descent.
Do not exercise for now until a proper diagnosis and treatment is ascertained.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
You should be visiting a physiotherapist.
Some reasons which predispose patellofemoral dysfunction are foot pronation and multiple other foot issues
Another reason could be reduced internal rotation of the hip. Only a physio would diagnose these issues and deal with it.
And McConnel taping usually reduces pain straight away with aggravating activity. So, do try physio treatment...
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