Anterior knee pain

Alternative Names:
Runner's knee

Prevention:
Proper warming up before exercise, stretching after warm-up or exercise, and cooling down after exercise can help prevent sports injuries.


Review Date: 1/15/2003
Reviewed By: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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