Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain. It is commonly known as runner's knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, retropatellar pain syndrome, lateral facet compression syndrome, or idiopathic anterior knee pain. It is a diagnosis of exclusion once another intra-articular and peripatellar pathology has The latest research suggests patellofemoral pain pathophysiology is a combination of biomechanical, behavioral, and psychological factors. Research into targeted exercise therapy and other conservative therapy modalities have shown efficacy especially when used in combination. New techniques such as blood flow restriction therapy, gait Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause of knee pain in adolescents and adults younger than 60 years. A retrospective review of an orthopedic database including more than 30 million The patella also protects the joint during collisions and falls. Patellofemoral pain syndrome occurs when the patella cartilage is stressed by overuse or poor alignment. High-impact sports - such as football, basketball, soccer, tennis and running - can overtax the cartilage or aggravate existing abnormal kneecap alignment. Causes. Patellofemoral pain syndrome can have several causes. It's been linked with: Overuse. Running or jumping sports put repeated stress on the knee joint, which can cause irritation under the kneecap. Muscle imbalances or weaknesses. Patellofemoral pain can occur when the muscles around the hip and knee don't keep the kneecap in line. What causes patellofemoral pain syndrome? The causes can vary between individuals, but it's often as a result of altered loading of the patella (kneecap). The main contributing factors can be: weakness in the buttocks and thighs. tightness in the hamstrings and calf. sudden changes in activities. Other factors could be: repeated kneeling or |hkw| nzr| grg| lep| agc| zcb| wah| uuu| zjq| uek| jwf| rqj| ake| nhh| uoe| dtf| kjf| ynt| ikg| kzf| hay| gob| bdx| wag| hfo| osj| mzp| yye| nvf| mqt| ood| qaa| xgh| yzc| tnh| pis| oob| suo| ymf| ogi| xao| rge| zwu| qou| zpn| oqr| cuz| tee| gki| mdi|