Re: Is this a kind of arthritis?

Jeev wrote:
> "High Miles" <2Blues17@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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>> Perhaps her knee cap is running out of its groove.
>> That action sometimes causes similar symptoms.
>> If that's what it is, simple exercises can correct it and she
>> will be able to squat once more.
> 
> I don't understand - can you elaborate? 
> 
> 
When the patella is not tracking properly, it 'gouges' into the
surrounding soft tissue, causing a lot of pain and inflammation.
If you do a search on knee pain you will find:

Dislocated kneecap. Kneecap (patellar) dislocations can occur in
contact s****ts and in activities that require you to change direction 
while running, such as tennis,
racquetball and volleyball. If your knees tend to turn inward or your 
kneecaps are higher than normal, you may be more prone to this injury.


> http://www.kneepaininfo.com/kneepatellofem.html

It's called patellofemoral syndrome  -  a biomechanical problem.