Knee injuries
Though many people in the U.S. suffer from common ailments such as Carpal tunnel syndrome and Arthritis, as many as 6,000,000 people in the country see doctors annually complaining of knee pain, and thousands of others never visit the doctor. While there are many types of problems that can occur in the knee joint, all are very painful. Among some of these problems are: patella instability (dislocations and subluxations), cartilage and ligament tearing, and many common syndromes that are often left untreated. A very common injury in women and girls is called "Patellofemoral Syndrome". This pain and discomfort is located in the front of the knee, and it is caused by inflammation of the extensor mechanism. The extensor mechanism is made up of the quadricep and the quadricep tendon. The mechanism becomes inflamed because of overuse: too much, too soon, as orthopedics describe it. Not only does this syndrome cause pain, it causes stiffness in the joint. The pain and stiffness gets better with rest, and is intensified with activity. To treat Patellofemoral Syndrome, it is best to stay out of activity for 6 weeks or more. Icing the joint and taking Advil or Aleve will help the pain and the swelling. Stretching the muscle groups as m
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