

PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME (PFPS)
PFPS is a broad term to describe pain at the front of the knee and around the patella. PFPS is common in people who participate in sports however, can occur in non-athletes.
PFPS causes pain and stiffness which makes it difficult to climb stairs, run, kneel down or simply so day-to-day activities.
Contributing factors may include:
- Problems with the alignment of the patella such as muscular imbalance or weakness in the quadriceps.
- Overuse/repetitive knee flexion
Common symptoms include:
- dull ache
- pains after sitting for long periods
- pain on climbing stairs
Treatment:
- Sports Massage
- PNF Stretching, strengthening exercises (especially for the quadriceps as these are the main patella stabilizers.)
- Strengthening exercises targeting deep abdominal, quads (especially VMO), muscles.
- Improving balance and the bio-mechanic of the knee
Some exercises/stretches to help:
- Straight leg raises
- Clams
- Gluteal stretch
- Quadriceps stretch
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