Q. A 26-year-old female athlete presents to the medical outpatient department with complaints of persistent pain in her right knee, especially after running. The pain has been present for the past three months and has been affecting her performance. She denies any specific injury or trauma. On physical examination, her vitals are stable. Her knee also appears stable with no effusion but is tender over the lateral aspect. The McMurray test is negative. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?