Review Question - QID 211000

A 22-year-old woman presents with gradually worsening right anterior knee pain for 3 months. The pain is exacerbated when climbing or descending the stairs or with prolonged periods of sitting. She has tried over-the-counter aspirin and ibuprofen without relief. She is a soccer player and is worried that the pain is starting to affect her ability to play. She reports multiple minor lower extremity injuries due to soccer but denies significant trauma. Her medical history is unremarkable. She had a myringotomy in her left ear as a child. Her temperature is 98.7°F (37°C), blood pressure is 112/72 mmHg, pulse is 73/min, respirations are 12/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. On examination, there is pain and crepitus on extension of the right knee with anterior patellar compression. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of the patient’s symptoms?