Slapping the patella isn’t recommended… For first time dislocators, it can take up to 6 weeks to heal, you should see a doctor for treatment options which will include evaluation of your ligaments for any tears and likely include PT, bracing, and other conservative measures. Some patients are chronic dislocators (there are surgical options), which this player likely is. The knee can be quite painful and swollen after a dislocation. #patella #doctor #patellardislocation #soccer | Doctor Myro

🏃‍♀️👟 Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) 1. What it is: Pain 🥺 around the kneecap (patella) 🦴, especially when running, squatting, or going up/down stairs 🚶‍♀️🏔️. 2. Why it happens: •Overuse 🏃 ➡️ too much repetitive motion. •Muscle imbalance 🦵, tightness ⚡, or misalignment 🧩 around the knee. •Weak hips or weak thigh muscles 💪 can make the knee work extra hard 💥. 3. Common symptoms: •Pain when bending the knee (squatting 🏋️, jumping 🐇, or running 🏃). •Pain after sitting fo