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Knees hurt after climbing 3 flights of stairs to apartment. dr said my kneecaps slide around, loose/flexible. any exercises to help and strengthen?
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Patellar Tracking: Your description sounds like patellar tracking disorder. The kneecap (patella) shifts out of place as the leg bends or straightens. The kneecap shifts too far toward the outside of the leg. Weak thigh muscles, being overweight, poor alignment of the knee joints, any injury to the knee, all can contribute. Treatment has two goals: reduce pain and strengthen muscles around the knee. Hv dedicated PT.
Answered 8/4/2015
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