NSAIDs may reduce pain in the short term; overall, however, after three months pain is not improved. There is no evidence that one type of NSAID is superior to another in PFPS, and therefore some authors have recommended that the NSAID with fewest side effects and which is cheapest should be used.Glycosaminoglycan polysulfate (GAGPS) inhibits proteolytic enzymes and increases synthesis and degree of polymerization of hyaluronic acid in synovial fluid. There is contradictory evidence that it is effective in PFPS. Braces and taping
There is no difference in pain symptoms between taping and non-taping in individuals with PFPS. Although taping alone is not shown to reduce pain, studies show that taping in conjunction with therapeutic exercise can have a significant effect on pain reduction.Knee braces are ineffective in treating PFPS. The technique of McConnell taping involves pulling the patella medially with tape (medial glide). Findings from some studies suggest that there is limited benefit with patella taping or bracing when compared to quadriceps exercises alone. There is a lack of evidence to show that knee braces, sleeves, or straps are effective. Insoles
Low arches can cause overpronation or the feet to roll inward too much increasing load on the patellofemoral joint. Poor lower extremity biomechanics may cause stress on the knees and can be related to the development of patellofemoral pain syndrome, although the exact mechanism linking joint loading to the development of the condition is not clear. Foot orthoses can help to improve lower extremity biomechanics and may be used as a component of overall treatment.
Tract may refer to:

Geography and real estate
Housing tract, an area of land that is subdivided into smaller individual lots
Land lot or tract, a section of land
Census tract, a geographic region defined for the purpose of taking a census

Writings
Tract (literature), a short written work, usually of a political or religious nature
Tract (liturgy), a component of Roman Catholic liturgy
Treatise

Biology
Nerve tract, a bundle of fibers that connects different parts of the central nervous system - analogous to a nerve in the peripheral nervous system
A genetic tract, a sequence of repeating nucleotides or amino acids, such as a polyglutamine tract
A collection of related anatomic structures, such as:
Gastrointestinal tract
Genitourinary tract
Reproductive tract
A grouping of feathers, e.g. primaries, auricular, scapular

Businesses
Tract (imprint), an imprint of the German group VDM Publishing devoted to the reproduction of Wikipedia content

See also

Track (disambiguation)

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