PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME
Pain caused by dysfunction of patellar tracking on the femur.
TREATMENTS
OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE (OA)
Pain caused by arthritis - inflammation within the knee joint capsule.
TREATMENTS
GENU VALGUS
Pain or dysfunction caused by excessive knee angle medially. (Knock Knees)
TREATMENTS
GENU VARUS
Pain or dysfunction caused by excessive knee angel laterally. (Bowed Legs)
TREATMENTS
QUAD WEAKNESS
Pathology associated with weakness in the quadriceps muscles.
TREATMENTS
GLUTEUS MEDIUS WEAKNESS
Weakness of the gluteus medius muscle on the opposite side of the body than the pain.
TREATMENTS
WEAK HIP MUSCLES
Pathology associated with weak hip extensors.
TREATMENTS
TIGHT HAMSTRINGS
Tightness in the large thigh muscles on the back of the thigh.
TREATMENTS
TIGHT GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
Tightness in the primary hip extensor muscles.
TREATMENTS
STRESS FRACTURE
STOP RUNNING!! Seriously, look at cross training alternatives(cycling) for now.
Slight crack within the bones due to high stress and low recovery periods. (Shin Splints)
Slight crack within the bones due to high stress and low recovery periods. (Shin Splints)
Knee Injuries
Self-treatment for knee injuries.
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