Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a prevalent condition commencing ... The following terms were used for PFP: arthralgia AND knee joint OR anterior knee pain OR (patell* OR femoropatell* OR ...

The third compartment (patellofemoral joint) is engaged during activity like walking on inclined terrain or on stairs, climbing, kneeling, squatting. Symptoms include pain in the front the knee, just ...

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (commonly called runner's knee) describes pain in the patellofemoral joint (kneecap and front part of femur) that is caused by overuse rather than by a traumatic injury.

The current consensus that best-evidence treatments consisting of hip and knee strengthening may not be adequate ... method of inquiry on the experience of people living with patellofemoral pain. Two ...

When soccer players suffer from pain around the front of their knee, they are likely experiencing a condition known as patellofemoral pain. This pain may be caused by soft cartilage under the ...

This article discusses the common causes of knee pain when going down stairs and ways you can help manage this type of pain. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is also known as runner’s knee.

What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFP syndrome) is pain in and around the kneecap (patella). PFP syndrome is also called "runner's knee." Rest and exercises that ...

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD If you experience knee pain after sitting with your legs bent, it may be caused by ...

On one hand, you hear people say that running can be bad for your knees over time. On the other hand, you hear that running ...

This study aimed to develop a new subscale of the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for patellofemoral pain and osteoarthritis (KOOS-PF), and evaluate its measurement properties. Methods ...

Research finds that use of a patellofemoral knee brace can improve pain symptoms and bone marrow lesions in patients with a type of osteoarthritis of the knee. Research finds that use of a ...