Definition:

An unpleasant sensation in the knee joint associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and mediated by specific nerve fibers to the brain, where its conscious appreciation may be modified by various factors.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the knee

Causes:

• Ligament tear
• Cartilage tear
• Meniscus tear
• Muscle sprain/strain
• Muscle imbalance
• Osteoarthritis
• Tumor
• Tendinitis
• Patella dislocation
• Bursitis
• Loose body
• Iliotibial band sydrome
• Hip or foot pain

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching exercises
• Lower extremity strengthening
• Gait program