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I have a patella that is tilted laterally. what can be done for this?
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Strengthen : Strengthen your medial quadriceps, strengthen your hip abductors/gluteus medius and stretch your IT band. Consider utilizing a patellar stabilizing brace.
Answered 2/4/2017
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