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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

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Knee pain, affecting 25-46% of adults and trailing only back pain in prevalence, accounts for 4 million primary care visits annually and represents 5% of all primary consultations. Pro Tip: Knee osteoarthritis patients commonly report morning stiffness.

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Health Span: What is it & why does it matter? – Part Two

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Read Part one, posted December 3, 2018 Secrets of Healthy Longevity A) “The greater health of older exercisers compared to their sedentary counterparts can lead people to believe physical activity can reverse or slow down the ageing process. Consider the knee, that most bedeviling of joints.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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What are the symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome? Gluteus medius weakness Patellofemoral pain syndrome patients consistently demonstrate hip abductor weakness with resultant kinematic problems, particularly uncontrolled hip adduction when ambulating. (8-13) crossover gait) are predisposed to patellofemoral pain syndrome.

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