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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to pain you feel in and around your kneecap and is very common among runners. Learn about the most common causes, how long recovery takes, and what treatments work best.
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How to handle painful injury flare-ups
Mar 28, 2023
5 min
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
  • Pain Management
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Strength and control exercises can help treat patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Feb 8, 2023
12 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises
  • Exercises
  • Therapy Approaches
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Runner's knee
Nov 18, 2021
10 min
What is runner’s knee, can it cause permanent damage and how to get rid of it?
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Knee Pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Mar 10, 2021
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Hamstring Strain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Icing as part of the price regime to treat acute sport injuries
Mar 4, 2021
4 min
How to use the PRICE regime to treat acute sports injuries
  • Therapy Approaches
  • Pain Management
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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