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Knee pain during downhill hike
My knees hurt a bit when I climb down during a hike. This started happening 2 years back after a strenuous downhill hike. Its not very painful but it does seem to persist. I am fairly active and walk around 5.5 to 6 km every day. Thanks.
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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 in which 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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Your symptoms suggest intrarticular soft issue pathology.
Try:
1. Regular knee quadriceps exercises ( static and knee bending).
2. Ice pack application will help
3Medications like Cartigen DN and Enzomac forte will help.
Next Steps
consult a Orthopaedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation and MRI.
Health Tips
Do not ignore injury.
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