Prevention

To prevent patellar tracking disorder and related knee pain, try to:

• Avoid activity that overloads and overuses the knee.
• Keep your thigh muscles strong.
• Engage in other activities or exercises that work different parts of the legs (cross train), especially if you are a runner. Cycling and swimming are especially good activities for building other muscle groups and reducing the stress on your knee.
• Stretch your legs and your hips well, both before and after activity.
• Stay at a healthy weight to reduce stress on your knee joints.
• Use proper footwear, technique, and training for your sport or activity.