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What Causes Pain In The Left Knee?

My inside of left knee is really hurting, I was walking at a fast pace last night ar excerise class and went to do a sprint and felt this sharp pain on the inside of my knee. I am having trouble bending , straightening and walking is almost impossible. I was wearing a knee brace at the time and have started icing it. But I’m in a lot of pain
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Sprinting requires powerful muscle contractions from your hamstrings and quadriceps muscles, which can result in a muscle tear and pull on your knee joint.

A sudden stop or change in direction while sprinting in sports, such as football and basketball, can cause a meniscus tear or knee sprain.

Avoid painful activities, ice the affected area and wear a compression wrap.

Take anti-inflammatory drugs and elevate your leg if swelling persists. Discuss with your physician other treatment options, such as a knee brace, physical therapy and surgery.

For severe injuries, it may take four to 12 weeks before you can return to sprinting and normal activities.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Pain In The Left Knee?

Hi, Sprinting requires powerful muscle contractions from your hamstrings and quadriceps muscles, which can result in a muscle tear and pull on your knee joint. A sudden stop or change in direction while sprinting in sports, such as football and basketball, can cause a meniscus tear or knee sprain. Avoid painful activities, ice the affected area and wear a compression wrap. Take anti-inflammatory drugs and elevate your leg if swelling persists. Discuss with your physician other treatment options, such as a knee brace, physical therapy and surgery. For severe injuries, it may take four to 12 weeks before you can return to sprinting and normal activities. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.