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Knee Pain and Injuries

Information about the most common cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of knee pain and injuries including: ligament injuries (ACL, MCL, PCL, Cruciate), Meniscus injuries, Chondromalacia, Osteoarthritis, Patellofemoral pain, and Iliotibial Band Syndrome.
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How To Prevent IT Band Syndrome Pain

These quick tips can help you prevent and treat the pain from IT Band Syndrome, one of the most common causes of pain on the outside of the knee in runners.

Diagnosing and Treating Common Causes of Knee Pain

Knee pain is extremely common in athletes. Here are some of the more common reasons for knee pain in athletes.

Knee Pain - When Should I See a Doctor for My Knee Pain?

Knee pain can be a minor annoyance or a sign of a serious injury. Here are the warning signs that you should get your knee pain checked by a doctor.

Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Information about Ligament Injuries of the knee: ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Medial and Lateral Collateral ligament injuries.

Meniscus Injuries of the Knee

Meniscus Injuries of the Knee

Knee Pain Primer

Information about the most common types of injury to the knee, their cause and treatment.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome - IT Band Syndrome and Knee pain

Iliotibial band syndrome, also called IT band syndrome often causes pain on the outside of the knee.

Chondromalacia

Cartilage injuries and disorders of the knee: Chondromalacia and Meniscus injuries.

Knee Anatomy and Physiology

Knee Injury Information including structure and function

ACL Injuries in Teen Athletes

How to Prevent ACL Injuries in Teen Athletes

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

What Causes Runner's Knee Pain and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?

IT Band Pain

Iliotibial band syndrome, also called IT band syndrome often causes pain on the outside of the knee.

Strength Training Eases Arthritis Pain

Studies find that strength training exercise can dramatically reduce the symptoms of arthritis.

How to Help Prevent ACL Injuries

An orthopaedic surgeon tells how to help prevent ACL injuries.

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