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Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition that causes pain behind or around the kneecap. It’s a leading cause of chronic knee pain, which 1 in 3 adults may experience at some point in their life. What are the symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome?
PFPS is a common condition causing knee pain in both athletes and non-athletes, which can affect both men and women of all ages. PFPS occurs due to overloading of the front of the knee, behind the kneecap.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is the name given to a common knee condition which causes pain at the front of the knee around the area known as the patellofemoral joint. This is the joint between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur).
Patellofemoral pain syndrome This leaflet aims to provide you with information regarding patellofemoral pain syndrome (a condition where pain is felt around the front of the knee), its common causes and treatments. What is the condition? The patellofemoral joint is formed by the back of kneecap (patella) and the lower part of the thigh bone ...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the medical term used when pain occurs at the front of the knee, around the kneecap (patella), without signs of any damage or other problems in the knee joint. Patellofemoral pain syndrome may also be referred to as anterior knee pain, or runner's knee.
If you have patellofemoral knee pain, there are exercises that you can do to help you move normally as you recover. Learn how to do these with our video tutorials
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common causes of pain at the front of the knee. It is sometimes called runner's knee, anterior knee pain or chondromalacia patellae. It is common in both men and women and can affect one or both knees.
Patellofemoral Joint Pain (PFJP) refers to discomfort on the front of the knee, close to the knee cap (patella). Mechanism of injury. This type of injury may be caused by imbalances in the muscles surrounding the knee, which affect the movement and load on the knee cap.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain or discomfort arising at the front of the knee between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). These areas form a joint in the leg known as the patellofemoral joint.
Patellofemoral pain also known as Runner’s Knee is discomfort originating from the kneecap or the structures around it. It is a common condition, with approximately 25% of people experiencing patellofemoral pain at some point in their life. This leaflet aims to provide information on the causes and treatment of patellofemoral pain.