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Risk factors
By Mayo Clinic staffRunners and other people who routinely do a lot of exercise involving their lower legs may have a greater risk of developing patellofemoral pain. And, women are more likely to develop this condition than are men.
Other risk factors for developing patellofemoral pain include:
- Weakness of hip muscles, especially the muscles on the outside of the hip (hip abductors)
- Malalignment of the lower extremity
- Trauma to the kneecap, such as a dislocation or fracture
- Wearing worn-out shoes or shoes that don't fit properly
