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Have you ever experienced a sudden unbearable pain inside the kneecap? If yes, this could be a case of Patella dislocation. The condition can occur while doing any kind of physical activity, and you are most likely to have a swell in the joint, in which case medical attention is required. Read on to know more about this.
What is Patella dislocation and what is the cause?
The kneecap, also known as the patella lies in front of our knee joint. The patella glides up and down a groove k...more
What is Patella dislocation and what is the cause?
The kneecap, also known as the patella lies in front of our knee joint. The patella glides up and down a groove k...more
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Whether you are an athlete or a ballet dancer, you will appreciate the importance of having a stable kneecap. Medically known as the patella, the kneecap is a triangular bone that connects the upper thigh to the lower half of the leg. It sits in a groove in the bottom of the femur (thigh bone). When the leg is bent, it stays within the groove. When the leg is extended, it provides support to the quadriceps muscles.
That being the case, a dislocation of the kneecap is a very common injur...more
That being the case, a dislocation of the kneecap is a very common injur...more
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Dear lybrateuser,
- Get investigation x- ray of the knee done to know the exact cause of your problem
- do knee strengthening exercises & avoid pressure on it like as when jogging, climbing or coming down stairs
- have a well balanced diet with more of protein & calcium containing foods to strengthen your bones & soft tissues of your body.
- Get investigation x- ray of the knee done to know the exact cause of your problem
- do knee strengthening exercises & avoid pressure on it like as when jogging, climbing or coming down stairs
- have a well balanced diet with more of protein & calcium containing foods to strengthen your bones & soft tissues of your body.
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Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment knee is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the knee with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment knee is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the knee with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
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