What are knee overuse injuries?

Also known as: runner's knee, patellar tendinitis, IT band syndrome

Overuse injuries of the knee are problems that occur with the knees due to performing a repetitive motion. They include issues such as runner’s knee, IT band syndrome, patellar tendinitis and others.


Reviewed by: Annie L Casta, MD

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