Patellar Tracking Disorder: Prevention
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Prevention
To prevent patellar tracking disorder and related knee pain, try to:
- Avoid activity that overloads and overuses the knee.
- Keep your thigh muscles strong.
- Engage in other activities or exercises that work different parts of the legs (cross train), especially if you are a runner. Cycling and swimming are especially good activities for building other muscle groups and reducing the stress on your knee.
- Stretch your legs and your hips well, both before and after activity.
- Stay at a healthy weight to reduce stress on your knee joints.
- Use proper footwear, technique, and training for your sport or activity.
| Last updated: | February 14, 2008 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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