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So i've been going to pt for my knee doing squats & strengthing i've been noticing that my knee has been going numb & it hurts its like in the front?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds: like a Patella (Knee Cap) "tracking" problem. Mention this to your Physical Therapist. Just a thought! Hope it helps Dr Z

Answered 6/8/2017

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