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My knee hurts if i go down a 1.5 step- no higher. what exercise can help?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Determine the cause: Before you start exercising the knee , determine the cause of the pain. See an orthopedist.

Answered 9/13/2013

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A member asked:

My knee hurts if i go down a 1.5 step- no higher. what exercise can help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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