Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) refers to pain at the front of the knee and/or patella (knee cap). PFPS is also commonly referred to as Patella Mal-tracking Syndrome or “Runners/jumpers knee”. The stiffness and pain from PFPS can make it difficult to do every day activities such as:
These movements / positions are often seen to be painful as they place extra stress through the joint between the femur and kneecap.
It’s important to note that pain doesn’t always take place at the front of the knee. Pain can also present itself in surrounding tissue around the kneecap itself. Other symptoms may include, but are not limited to:
Your initial consultation with a thorough knee assessment that allows us to rule out other potential diagnoses such as Chondromalacia Patellae or Patella Tendinopathy.
We can then determine the exact cause of any symptoms and rule out other structural dysfunction (i.e ligament, cartilage). Its common for your physio to include an analysis of your lower limb biomechanics which may or may not be contributing to your symptoms.
You will receive an easy-to-follow recommended management plan (RMP). It is within this plan that you will find a summation of our assessment findings alongside what we recommend to ensure the full resolution of your PFPS.
PFPS is an incredibly common condition although research has shown that it is very well managed by physiotherapy with patients expected to return back to normal activities of their daily living through successful implementation of the right management plan.
Are you experiencing knee pain or symptoms similar to PFPS? Book a consultation with a physiotherapist here at Physio23 and we will happily discuss a suitable management plan for you and your lifestyle.
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A physio that will spend the time to get to know you and find out about your current concerns and relevant past injuries
You will receive a thorough assessment, an accurate diagnosis and a clear plan moving forward
Evidence-based, up-to-date treatment modalities to help you navigate your injury effectively.
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