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Exercise Can Help Ease Knee Pain
Source: Mayo Clinic

Pain in the kneecap is a common problem -- with many causes. Often, recovery includes exercises to
strengthen the muscles that support the knee, as well as stretching tight muscles and thighs, according to the
December issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.  

Newswise — Pain in the kneecap is a common problem -- with many causes. Often, recovery includes
exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the knee, as well as stretching tight muscles and thighs,
according to the December issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.

A combination of factors keeps the kneecap, called the patella, in its appropriate place. When it’s out of
alignment, the patella and femur, the large thigh bone, become stressed. That stress can cause pain with
activity.

Factors that can contribute to misalignment include flat feet, weak hip muscles, which cause the femur to
move out of its precise alignment under the patella, leg length differences, tight muscles on the front and
back of the upper leg, weak quadriceps or tight tendons.

Effective treatment usually involves identifying and addressing the cause and modifying activities
accordingly. Applying ice to the knee for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day can help, as well as taking
acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) as directed.

A doctor or physical therapist can recommend simple at-home exercises and stretches that can help most
people reduce knee pain, including hamstring stretches and exercises that strengthen leg muscles. Doing
the recommended activities twice daily for four to six weeks is generally suggested. After that, a
maintenance program of exercises and stretches three to four times a week helps stabilize the knee.

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