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General knee pain

Patello Femoral Syndrome commonly referred to as knee pain, refers to any discomfort experienced between the patella (knee cap) and the femur (thigh bone). Pain is usually a dull ache or alternatively a very sharp stabbing pain that is easily aggravated by physical activity.

Symptoms include a swollen knee and a grinding sensation occurs, accompanied by a clicking noise.

 

Causes

Excessive pronation or flat feet are the most common cause of knee pain. Excessive pronation is where the arch of the foot collapses, leaving the foot in a flattened state. This causes the foot to roll inwards in order to gain contact with the floor and support the weight of the body.

This biomechanical problem affects the positioning of the patella (knee cap), which is subjected to excessive stress eventually weakening the surrounding muscles and ligaments.

 


Prevention & treatment

For instant relief, there are a number of solutions. Try using advanced insoles or orthotics from foothealthcare.com such as:

 




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