What are the symptoms of Patellofemoral Arthritis?

Most common symptoms associated with patellofemoral arthritis are:

• Pain
• Putting pressure 
• Crackling sensation
• Stuck or “catch” when you straighten 

What are the Complications of Patellofemoral Arthritis?

Complications caused by patellofemoral arthritis are:

• Loss of normal knee power and function
• Quadriceps weakness
• Failure to resolve knee pain

How is Patellofemoral Arthritis prevented?

Preventive measures to be taken to reduce the risks of patellofemoral arthritis: 

• Maintain strength: Quadriceps can help keep the knee balanced. However, avoid squatting during weight training. 
• Lose weight: Excess body weight exerts stress on the knees. Losing weight will relieve stress and soothe the pain. 
• Warm-up: This should go without saying. Do warm-up exercises before doing any advanced exercise.
• Stretch: Flexibility is very important and keeping joints mobile and flexible will prevent risks of any form of arthritis. Hence, promote flexibility with gentle stretching exercises.

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References: 

• Patellofemoral Arthritis. HSS. Available at: https://www.hss.edu/conditions_patellofemoral-kneecap-arthritis-diagnosis-treatment.asp Accessed on June 6, 2020.
• Patellofemoral Arthritis. Knee Pain Explained. Available at: https://www.knee-pain-explained.com/patellofemoral-arthritis.html Accessed on June 6, 2020.
• Patellofemoral Arthritis. Healio. Available at: https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20120331/patellofemoral-arthritis Accessed on June 6, 2020.
• Patellofemoral Arthritis: Diseases and Conditions. OrthoInfo. Available at: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/patellofemoral-arthritis# Accessed on June 6, 2020.

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