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Patellofemoral (puh-tel-o-FEM-uh-rul) pain syndrome is pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap. The kneecap also is known as the patella. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is sometimes called runner's knee.
Patellar tendinitis: Also known as “jumper’s knee,” this condition is caused by injury to the tendon that connects your kneecap to your shinbone.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is knee pain under or around your patella (kneecap). Experts aren’t certain what causes it, but you can usually treat it with the RICE method, physical therapy and by slowly ramping up your activity level.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. It is sometimes called "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee" because it is common in people who participate in sports.
Treatment of patellofemoral pain often begins with simple measures. Rest the knee as much as possible. Try not to do things that increase the pain, such as climbing stairs, kneeling or squatting.
Kneecap pain, aka patellofemoral pain, often feels like a dull aching or burning sensation at the front of the knee or behind the kneecap. Here we will look at the common causes of knee cap pain, how they present and how to treat patellofemoral pain.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runner's knee, means that you have pain in front of the knee or around the kneecap (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).
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.
Patellofemoral syndrome is a condition that describes pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap, known as the patella. Doctors may also call patellofemoral syndrome “jumper’s knee ...
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome? 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.