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It may start suddenly, after an injury or exercise. It also may begin as mild pain that slowly worsens over time.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_2" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_581"><h4 class="question">Being overweight can put you at higher risk for knee problems.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1842" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Myth" value="1842" name="question_option_581" class="question_option" id="question_option_1842" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Myth</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1843" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Fact" value="1843" name="question_option_581" class="question_option" id="question_option_1843" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Fact</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_581">The correct answer is fact. Every extra pound you carry adds about five extra pounds of pressure on your knees when you go up and down stairs. If you need to shed a few pounds, talk with your doctor about healthy ways to lose weight.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_3" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_582"><h4 class="question">If you have knee pain, it’s probably arthritis.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1844" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Myth" value="1844" name="question_option_582" class="question_option" id="question_option_1844" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Myth</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1845" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Fact" value="1845" name="question_option_582" class="question_option" id="question_option_1845" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Fact</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_582">The correct answer is myth. Arthritis is a common cause of knee pain, but there are many others. These include bursitis, tendinitis, sprains, and strains. If minor knee pain doesn’t go away after three days of home treatment, see your doctor.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_4" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_583"><h4 class="question">Heat is the best treatment for any new knee pain.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1846" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Myth" value="1846" name="question_option_583" class="question_option" id="question_option_1846" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Myth</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1847" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Fact" value="1847" name="question_option_583" class="question_option" id="question_option_1847" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Fact</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_583">The correct answer is myth. When you have new knee pain, it’s best to apply ice. Cover your knee with a towel and place ice on it for 15 minutes at a time. At first, you can use it every hour for up to 15 minutes. After the first day, use it at least four times a day. Other treatments include resting your knee and keeping it raised.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_5" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_584"><h4 class="question">Bursitis is often caused by overuse of your knee.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1848" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Myth" value="1848" name="question_option_584" class="question_option" id="question_option_1848" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Myth</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1849" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Fact" value="1849" name="question_option_584" class="question_option" id="question_option_1849" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Fact</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_584">The correct answer is fact. Bursitis is the swelling and irritation of the bursa. This is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between muscles, tendons, and joints. You can get bursitis from suddenly becoming more active or from being overweight. You may notice redness and swelling around the knee and stiffness or pain when you move your knee.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_6" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_585"><h4 class="question">Standing can make knee pain from bursitis worse.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1850" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="1850" name="question_option_585" class="question_option" id="question_option_1850" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1851" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="1851" name="question_option_585" class="question_option" id="question_option_1851" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_585">The correct answer is true. To relieve the pain, try not to stand for long periods and place a pillow between your knees when sleeping on your side. You can use ice up to four times a day, 15 minutes at a time for the first two to three days to relieve pain.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_7" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_586"><h4 class="question">Pain in the front of the knee is often caused by:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1852" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Tendinitis" value="1852" name="question_option_586" class="question_option" id="question_option_1852" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Tendinitis</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1853" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Irritation of the cartilage under the kneecap" value="1853" name="question_option_586" class="question_option" id="question_option_1853" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Irritation of the cartilage under the kneecap</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1854" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Arthritis" value="1854" name="question_option_586" class="question_option" id="question_option_1854" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Arthritis</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1855" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. A sprain" value="1855" name="question_option_586" class="question_option" id="question_option_1855" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. A sprain</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1856" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. All of the above" value="1856" name="question_option_586" class="question_option" id="question_option_1856" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_586">The correct answer is all of the above. Stretching and strengthening the muscles in the front and the back of the leg help with this type of knee pain. Ask your doctor or physical therapist to show you exercises for your upper leg muscles.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_8" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_587"><h4 class="question">If you have pain in the front of the knee, it may help to:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1857" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Walk down hills instead of running" value="1857" name="question_option_587" class="question_option" id="question_option_1857" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Walk down hills instead of running</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1858" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Run on a track instead of cement" value="1858" name="question_option_587" class="question_option" id="question_option_1858" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Run on a track instead of cement</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1859" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Reduce the amount of exercise you do" value="1859" name="question_option_587" class="question_option" id="question_option_1859" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Reduce the amount of exercise you do</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1860" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. All of the above" value="1860" name="question_option_587" class="question_option" id="question_option_1860" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_587">The correct answer is all of the above. While exercise is good for your joints, certain high-impact activities can do more damage than good if you have joint pain. Taking steps to reduce the impact on your knees during exercise can help protect your joints.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_9" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_588"><h4 class="question">Warming up and stretching before exercise helps protect your knees.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1861" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Myth" value="1861" name="question_option_588" class="question_option" id="question_option_1861" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Myth</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1862" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Fact" value="1862" name="question_option_588" class="question_option" id="question_option_1862" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Fact</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_588">The correct answer is fact. Warming up will help reduce the pressure on your knees during exercise. Start by walking for a few minutes. Then stretch the muscles in the front and back of your thighs to reduce tension in the knee. Ask your doctor or physical therapist for other suggestions for stretching.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_10" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_589"><h4 class="question">If you hear a “popping” sound when you injure your knee, it’s most likely:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1863" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Tendinitis" value="1863" name="question_option_589" class="question_option" id="question_option_1863" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Tendinitis</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1864" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Bursitis" value="1864" name="question_option_589" class="question_option" id="question_option_1864" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Bursitis</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1865" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. A tear in the meniscus" value="1865" name="question_option_589" class="question_option" id="question_option_1865" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. A tear in the meniscus</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1866" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. A ligament injury" value="1866" name="question_option_589" class="question_option" id="question_option_1866" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. A ligament injury</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1867" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. C or D" value="1867" name="question_option_589" class="question_option" id="question_option_1867" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. C or D</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_589">The correct answer is E. If you have one of these knee injuries, you will often feel the symptoms right away. You may also have knee swelling, knee pain when walking, or locking or catching of the knee. If you have any of these symptoms, call your doctor right away.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_11" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_590"><h4 class="question">Physical therapy is most helpful for which kind of knee pain?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_1868" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Muscle strains" value="1868" name="question_option_590" class="question_option" id="question_option_1868" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Muscle strains</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1869" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Sprains" value="1869" name="question_option_590" class="question_option" id="question_option_1869" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Sprains</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1870" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Bursitis" value="1870" name="question_option_590" class="question_option" id="question_option_1870" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Bursitis</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1871" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Arthritis" value="1871" name="question_option_590" class="question_option" id="question_option_1871" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Arthritis</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1872" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. C and D" value="1872" name="question_option_590" class="question_option" id="question_option_1872" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. C and D</label></li><li id="answer_choice_1873" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="F. All of the above" value="1873" name="question_option_590" class="question_option" id="question_option_1873" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>F. 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