Runner's Knee

From Laura Inverarity, D.O., former About.com Guide

Updated June 17, 2005

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Runner's knee is medically referred to as patellofemoral syndrome. This condition occurs when the patella does not glide correctly on the thigh bone, or the femur. In runner's knee, pain occurs as a result of this abnormal "tracking" of the patella bone. Click on the links below to discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment of runner's knee.

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