Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common diagnosis in athletes and especially runners. This article discusses 3 cases of patellofemoral pain caused by pronounced inactivity and prolonged knee hyperflexion at altitude in a unique population of Tibetan Buddhist monks. In this case, the monks responded well to a program of activity modification and exercises.
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1 June 2006
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Tibetan Buddhist Monks
Michael Stephen Koehle
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Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
Vol. 17 • No. 2
June 2006
Vol. 17 • No. 2
June 2006
altitude
injuries
occupational diseases
patellofemoral syndrome