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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Pain

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is an umbrella term often used to describe pain in the front of the knee particularly around the kneecap (patella). Most often is caused by a strain or cartlidge damage as a result of physical activity such as running or football

Signs and Symptoms

  • Pain whilst squatting, using stairs, kneeling
  • Popping or clicking sound in the knee

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
causes pain in the following area(s)

Knee Pain

Knee

The knee is a hinge joint comprised from the femur (thigh bone), patella (kneecap), tibia and fibula (lower leg bones), and it is tasked with allowing us to sit, squat, walk, run and jump whilst being able to weight bear…

Pathologies