Easing aching kneecaps
Patellofemoral pain — pain at the junction of the kneecap (patella) and thighbone (femur) — is one of the most common problems in sports medicine, and women are twice as vulnerable as men. It can happen to dedicated athletes, overenthusiastic beginners, or older people with a touch of osteoarthritis. Fortunately, you can do a lot to prevent the pain from developing and relieve it when it occurs.
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