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I have been training for a 1/2 marathon and after an 11 mile run 2, weeks ago i have a sharp pain just to the right of my kneecap on my left knee.?
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Overuse, or worse...: Anterior knee pain (patello-femoral dysfunction) is a commonly seen "overuse" injury that can appear after a person increases his training, changes running surfaces, changes to different shoes, gets a separate leg injury that results in slight gait changes, gets some weakness in the quads, etc... A primary care, sports med, or orthopedic doctor's exam can help. Meanwhile, running less is helpful.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Muscle/ligament: See you orthopaedic doctor if it has not cleared up. You might have just strained the area with a twist or stress. Possible overuse syndrome. Immediate treatment would be ice and ibuprofen. Ibuprofen still appropriate. (400 - 600 mg 4 times/day , 3-5 days). If it continues when you run, then do not restart running until you see the doctor. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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