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Key articles
Fredericson M, Powers CM. Practical management of patellofemoral pain. Clin J Sport Med. 2002;12:36-38. Abstract
Earl JE, Vetter CS. Patellofemoral pain. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2007;18:439-458,viii. Abstract
Fredericson M, Yoon K. Physical examination and patellofemoral pain syndrome: a review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2006;85:234-243. Abstract
American College of Radiology. ACR Appropriateness Criteria. Chronic knee pain. 2018 [internet publication].Full text
Collins NJ, Bisset LM, Crossley KM, et al. Efficacy of nonsurgical interventions for anterior knee pain: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. Sports Med. 2012;42:31-49. Abstract
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