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What are the symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome?

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The main one is pain behind your kneecap. That really is the giveaway that something is wrong. You might have some pain from sitting, walking, or running for a long time. The pain is sometimes worse walking downhill or down a flight of stairs. You might feel or hear snapping, popping, or grinding in the knee. Your knee may swell at times.

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What is patellofemoral pain syndrome?
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There is info here http://www.aafp.org/afp/20070115/204ph.html and www.aafp.org/afp/20070115/194.html