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Causes of knee pain

What can cause knee pain?  

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There are many different causes of knee pain. A common cause is osteoarthritis, a condition that affects the body’s joints. The surfaces within the joint are damaged so the joint doesn’t move as smoothly as it should.

Your doctor will be able to tell you what has caused your pain, but the information and exercises here will be relevant for most cases.

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