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I have a weak quadriceps muscle that's causing patellar-tracking problems. The doctor has diagnosed my problem as patellofemoral pain syndrome. I am supposed to go for biofeedback to help with the knee pain caused by this condition. What is biofeedback?7 years 36 weeks ago1373
I have an old hamstring injury that doesn't bother me, but sometimes it feels tight when I run. I try to stretch out and warm up each time. What causes this sensation?5 years 37 weeks ago415
I have an ongoing knee problem from PFPS. Is there a good exercise program I can do myself for this problem? I already exercise everyday. I just need to know what to do.2 years 50 weeks ago1123
I have asthma bad enough that sometimes I have to squat down to catch my breath. But everytime I do this, I get a sharp pain under the kneecap of my left knee. What could be causing this new problem?2 years 11 weeks ago333
I have been diagnosed with chondromalacia of the knee. What is this?7 years 36 weeks ago525
I have been looking into using taping for a problem I'm having with my knees. I've found different names for taping methods. Are these all basically the same or are there real differences?5 years 29 weeks ago420
I have been looking into using taping for a problem I'm having with my knees. I've found different names for taping methods. Are these all basically the same or are there real differences?5 years 29 weeks ago344
I have been looking into using taping for a problem I'm having with my knees. I've found different names for taping methods. Are these all basically the same or are there real differences?5 years 33 weeks ago450
I have been using a new taping procedure to hold my kneecaps in place. Sometimes when I have the tape on, I feel great. Other times, it doesn't seem to help at all. Why doesn't it always work?7 years 36 weeks ago360
I have been working as a parent volunteer for our girls' softball team. The coach has been doing some taping of the girls' knees who have pain during squatting. I notice it seems to help some girls right away. Others don't really seem to benefit. Why is that?3 years 6 days ago327
I have chondromalacia of both my kneecaps. The doctor sent me to a physical therapist, who showed me how to sit, stand, and move properly. I have a brace to wear when I exercise more than 15 minutes, and a set of exercises to do every day. Are these really going to improve my knee pain?7 years 36 weeks ago450
I have had no luck taking drugs to help with my knee arthritis. Everything I take causes extreme GI upset. Are there other treatments that might help me?2 years 38 weeks ago343
I have heard that it's possible to do my own rehab after an ACL repair. Is this true? It would sure save me time and money driving into town to go to rehab.4 years 4 weeks ago329
I have heard that knee cartilage can be replaced. My wife had surgery for her knee arthritis, but this option was not given to her. Is it true there are ways to put new cartilage in areas that have been damaged?7 years 37 weeks ago404
I have hemophilia that's under fairly good control. My left knee is a real problem. I could really use a joint replacement. What's the status of this operation for people with hemophilia?4 years 1 week ago297
I have joint pain from arthritis in both knees. It's hard to walk more than a little ways. Would pool therapy help me?1 year 24 weeks ago207
I have knee arthritis on the left side. I can do everything my friends can do, it just takes me longer. Should I be concerned?5 years 41 weeks ago318
I have knee pain from a poorly tracking kneecap. I've been given an electrical stimulation unit to use at home to fire up the muscles. Why is this treatment better than just plain exercise?5 years 20 weeks ago377
I have knee pain that the doctor says is caused by lots of different reasons. For starters, I have a large Q-angle. On top of that, I have chondromalacia. Is there any kind of corrective surgery that could help?2 years 11 weeks ago395
I have osteoarthritis in my knees. I have been trying to loose weight because my doctor told me it could help relieve some of the pain. But whenever I go for a walk, my knees hurt even more. It feels like I'm making the problem worse, so I have stopped exercising altogether. I'm worried that I will keep gaining weight if I don't exercise. Any suggestions?8 years 21 weeks ago430
I have painful knee arthritis but I don't want surgery for a joint replacement. What else can I do to get pain relief?2 years 38 weeks ago466
I have patellofemoral pain syndrome in both knees. Sometimes I can't decide which is worse: the pain or the stiffness. Is the pain causing the stiffness or the other way around?4 years 9 weeks ago391
I have patellofemoral pain syndrome. I decided to start training using more single-leg squats, lunges, and single-leg jumps. This only seems to make it worse. What am I doing wrong?1 year 5 weeks ago209
I have pretty tight calf muscles. Whenever I try to stretch them out, I just end up stiffer and more sore. What am I doing wrong?1 year 25 weeks ago519
I have read that people who have knee and hip replacements may have to have revision surgeries. What do they mean by that?2 years 1 day ago295
I have rheumatoid arthritis that has bothered my knees for years. Two years ago I had the right knee replaced. I see now there's an even better operation with a small incision that doesn't cut through the muscle. If I have my other knee replaced, could I have it done with this new method?3 years 30 weeks ago283
I have severe knee arthritis. If I have both of my knees replaced at the same time, can it bring on Alzheimer's? The doctor mentioned confusion as a possible side effect of the surgery. Alzheimer's seems to run in our family.4 years 47 weeks ago299
I have severe osteoarthritis and need both knees replaced. How soon after the first one can I have the second one done?4 years 4 weeks ago443
I have severe osteoarthritis in both knees. The doctor wants me to have them replaced. The way everything is changing with technology, would it be better to wait until joint implants are improved?5 years 4 weeks ago298
I have severe osteoarthritis in my left knee. I notice sometimes I misjudge how far to extend my knee when stepping off a curb. Is that caused by the arthritis?5 years 20 weeks ago328
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