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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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Stretches for patellofemoral pain syndrome
Feb 1, 2024
5 min
The 5 best patellofemoral pain syndrome stretches to support your recovery
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Stretching
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
KT taping for knee injuries in runners
Mar 20, 2024
4 min
Master KT taping techniques for 3 common knee injuries in runners
  • Taping
  • Swelling
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Patellofemoral pain syndrome causes, symptoms and treatment.
Nov 13, 2023
12 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Treat the cause, not the symptoms
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Pain Management
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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How to handle painful injury flare-ups
Oct 19, 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.
Nov 13, 2023
5 min
Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment exercises - Do's and Don'ts
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Balance exercises for knee injuries
Mar 20, 2024
2 min
Balance exercises for knee injuries - Benefits and common pitfalls
  • Knee Pain
  • Exercises
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Oct 5, 2023
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Injuries
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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