Patello-Femoral Syndrome is one of the most common causes of knee complaints, particularly among adolescents and young adults.
The knee is a complex joint that not only bends and straightens but also twists and rotates. The knee is not a simple ball-and-socket joint, like the hip. It depends heavily on the soft tissues that surround it, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments because it is a weight-bearing joint that is subjected to many different types of motion. This variety of motion can lead to...
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Scientists continue to look for the cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Finding the underlying problem could lead to better, more effective... Read more »
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause of knee pain in athletes. Active teens and adults are affected most often. The exact cause of... Read more »
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause of knee pain in sports athletes. For a long time it was believed that the kneecap (patella) was... Read more »
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Six risk factors for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) in young athletes have been identified in this study. Some of them are modifiable, which... Read more »
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Patients who live with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), pain in the anterior, or front of the knee, find that it gets worse as they walk up or... Read more »