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Stress reaction diagnosed in side of knee. took 4 weeks off (just swam) and felt good. recently ran again a few times and now it hurts after running again. i need to keep running (running in college soon) but pain is still there. 18 yrs old?
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Keep swimming : Were you diagnosed with a stress fracture? MSK stress reaction isn't really a thing. Given the location of the pain (medial knee) and hx of running, I would be more concerned for patella-femoral pain syndrome. Treatment of choice is physical therapy.
Answered 3/31/2020
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Needs more time: Generally I recommend at least 6 weeks of rest and if you have a more serious injury (stress fracture) then crutches for the first 4 weeks, weaning off them for the next few weeks, and up to 12 weeks of rest overall. Start over with rest and make it as complete as you can and longer this time.
Answered 4/5/2020
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