Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

by | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog, General Physio, Pilates, Sporting Injuries | 0 comments

Winnie Wong discusses Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

 

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) which is a very common yet complicated condition. PFPS is a condition describing the joint between the patella (knee cap) and the femur (thigh bone) being overworked and becoming sensitive overtime. There are a lot of structures around the knee which may contribute to the pain and therefore it can be tricky to treat.

 

POTENTIAL CAUSES OF PFPS:

 

Some of the causes may include:

  • Overload of the patellofemoral joint
  • Muscle weakness or imbalance in the quadriceps or glutes
  • Patella malalignment or tracking
  • Anatomical abnormalities
  • Tightness in the hamstrings, glutes, gastrocnemius or ITB

 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PFPS:

 

  • Anterior knee pain
  • Pain with prolonged sitting, going up or down stairs, kneeling or squatting
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Stiffness in the knee

 

WHAT PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN DO:

 

  • Muscle Strengthening
  • Releasing tight structures
  • Gait retraining
  • Taping
  • Activity modification

 

 

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