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Left knee hurts when ugo up stairs or hills.what can be the problem?
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Knee pain: Pain in the knee associated with ascending and dwscending stairs is usually due to the relationship between the kneecap (patella) and underlying thigh bone (trochlea/femur); we term this as a patellofemoral disorder and can respond to eccentric quadriceps strengthening, vmo strrengthening, short arc quads. A good physical therapist can provide the know how and skill to work with you.
Answered 8/29/2013
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