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Good day, i seem to be experiencing knee pains, especially when i walk up/down stairs. i am quite active and participate in sport, and i'm unsure if that is causing damage on my knees. i also run on the treadmill quite regularly. many thanks. ?
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Listen to your body: Go get checked out, or , stop doing what is most obviously causing knee pain. Be creative and give your knees 4-6 weeks rest , but continue your aerobic training. If not completely healed afterwards, then go in to Ortho.
Answered 1/5/2019
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