Patela Femeral Tracking problems

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2009-06-24 12:19 PM


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Subject: Patela Femeral Tracking problems
New Tri-athlete. 46 years old.

I have Patella Femeral Tracking problems in both knees.
My knee caps are too high and  too far to the outside.
Hurts while biking (but I just got a bike fit which I can tell already is going to help!!)
Hurts after my run....I Ice and ibuprfon 99% of times.
I will prob. see a specialist after my first tri in 2 weeks.
(Physical therapist and Ortho. guy weren't helpful...maybe a ortho who specializes in working with athletes......or maybe a chiro/rehab guy??)

Just wondering if anyone suffers with the same issue or is knowledgfeable about it.
I feel that the "allignment" problems that I have cause problems elsewhere in my legs too! 
I have as much drive as my co-trainess but more pain!
Thanks!

2009-06-24 12:21 PM
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Subject: RE: Patela Femeral Tracking problems

I was diagnosed with this years ago. PT and McConnell taping have addressed it adequately. Sure my knee is often swollen somewhat after a long run, but I will ice it and it rarely hurts. My sports doc is big on PT for this issue - it's worked for me. Good luck!



Edited by BabsVa 2009-06-24 12:23 PM
2009-06-24 12:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Patela Femeral Tracking problems

I can send you a decent PT rehab program if you'd like? I have similar issues in 1 knee.

2009-06-24 12:52 PM
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Subject: RE: Patela Femeral Tracking problems
I know at one point taping was discussed to re-train my knee caps to track corectly.
 It was then decided that mine were too severe and it wouldn't help but that shouldn't rule out taping for individula runs or an event to just help the patella to track correctly short term....
hmmmmmm....I'll give that somemore thought!
Thanks!
p.s. did you do much of your growing early?
I am only 5'7" but was that by 5th grade.......
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