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Pain in left knee
I am having pain in my left knee since yesterday night. I usually don't have such pain & I walk moderatly everyday. I was on vacation for past one week so activity was bit low.
Do really need to worry about the pain? Or give it a day or two to settle down.
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According to your height you seem to be over weight so it is affecting on your knees. I would like you to have weight control your problem will reduce to half and for rest knee pain opt for ultrasound therapy and static exercises.
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After the exercises are in pain free range go for VMO strengthening exercises.
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Avoid squatting and walking for long hours.
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Dr. Sivaraman B
Orthopedic surgeon
28 yrs exp
Chennai
if it is anterior knee pain do VMO exercise.
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