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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Coping With Patellofemoral Syndrome

Saturday October 20, 2007
Patellofemoral syndrome is generally caused by tracking problems of the kneecap (patella) as it moves over the front of the knee. Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee (that is greater after activity, descending stairs or prolonged sitting), and feeling as though the knee might give out. This Patient Advisor from The Physician and Sports Medicine provides an simple explanation and treatment tips.
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