Dr Sumit Badhwar (Joint Replacement Surgeon, Noida, India)

Pain on the front of knee, in and around the kneecap is broadly defined as the patellofemoral pain syndrome. It is also known as jumper’s knee or runner’s knee but it is not a sports related pain always. As we receive lots of patients for knee pain treatment in Noida clinic . The symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome are:   Pain in front of the knee joint     Tenderness (pain to touch)     Pain after an episode of inactivity (getting up from a chair)     Knee Stiffness     Difficulty climbing stairs and kneeling down Reasons behind the cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome are: 1. Overuse of the knee joint is one of the most common reason of the knee pain, for example excess exercise or sudden increase in the usual exercise routine. 2. Usage of malaligned footwear which in turn leads to change in the alignment of the knee leading to pain in knee joint 3. Sudden jerk can also lead to muscle tightness

I am (To know more about Dr. Sumit Badhwar, click here Best Orthopedic surgeon in Agra ) stating the best exercises for general well being of a person who is otherwise healthy and mobile. The best exercises can be      Jogging         Do it for 10 minutes daily. Don’t go too hard on yourself, just 10 to 15 minutes of jogging around 45 years of age are perfect. It is a great cardiovascular exercise. It keeps your bones healthy and heart functioning well.      Swimming        This one is again great for the overall health of a person, keeps your body flexible, makes your back stronger and also boosts mental health. One more advantage is that it helps in weight-reduction as well.      Knee and hip exercises        The knee and hip exercises are very important after the age of 45 years, as the bone health starts deteriorating at this age. This occurs even faster in women, because of menopause and hormonal disturbance. The knee and hip exercises include Pressing the kne