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Treatment typically involves rest and rehabilitation with a physical therapist. [6] Runners may need to switch to activities such as cycling or swimming. [3] Insoles may help some people. [3] Symptoms may last for years despite treatment. [3] Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the most common cause of knee pain, affecting more than 20% of young ...
Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain – it is also commonly known as runner’s knee. Knee pain can be difficult to treat and has stopped many ...
Chondromalacia patellae is sometimes used synonymously with patellofemoral pain syndrome. [4] However, there is general consensus that patellofemoral pain syndrome applies only to individuals without cartilage damage. [4] [5] This condition is also known as Chondrosis.
Other conditions that can appear similar include infrapatellar bursitis, chondromalacia patella and patellofemoral syndrome. [1] [2] Treatment often involves resting the knee and physical therapy. [2] Evidence for treatments, including rest, however is poor. [4] [5] Recovery can take months and persist over years.
Patellar subluxation syndrome is an injury involving the kneecap. Patellar subluxation is more common than patellar dislocation and is just as disabling. [1] In this condition, the patella repetitively subluxates and places strain on the medial restraints and excessive stress/tension on the patellofemoral joint. Patellar subluxation can be ...
Current evidence suggests that psychological factors are elevated in individuals with patellofemoral pain. [32] Non-physical factors such as anxiety, depression, fear of movement, and catastrophizing are thought to have a linear correlation with increased pain experience and decreased physical function. [32]
Knee taping (also known as patellar taping) is a procedure performed by physiotherapists or physicians to alleviate the symptoms of patellofemoral pain.Though knee taping has been shown to offer short-term pain relief, [1] its long-term efficacy is confounded by several studies.
Many of the common injuries that affect runners are chronic, developing over longer periods as the result of overuse. Common overuse injuries include shin splints, stress fractures, Achilles tendinitis, Iliotibial band syndrome, Patellofemoral pain (runner's knee), and plantar fasciitis. Proper running form is important in injury prevention.