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My knee cap shifted over an inch and got stuck. doctor said it was a partial dislocation with no damage. should i do something to stop a recurrence?
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Yes: Yes, there are specific exercises to strengthen up a part of the w quadriceps muscle known as the vmo which can be helpful to avoid recurrence.
Answered 4/10/2015
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