Introduction Patellofemoral pain (PFP) can cause significant pain leading to limitations in societal participation and physical activity. An international expert group has highlighted the need for a ...

For younger adults, knee pain is usually due to overuse, trauma, repetitive injury or underlying developmental disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Prashanth Nagraj, Consultant Orthopaedics, ...

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common disorder that afflicts people across all age groups, and results in various degrees of knee pain. The diagnosis of PFPS is difficult since the exact ...

Abstract Introduction: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is associated with anterior knee pain, changes in functional capacity, balance and muscle strength disorders. Objective: To quantify pain, ...

Knee pain is the most common muscle and joint ailment that brings people to the doctor. It affects about 25% of U.S. adults. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, overuse, or medical ...

Patellofemoral pain syndrome, which is sometimes called runner’s knee, refers to pain between the kneecap and the thighbone. This condition is common in athletes and young adults, and can ...

Patellofemoral pain syndrome Patellofemoral pain syndrome is also called runner’s knee or jumper’s knee because it is commonly associated with athletes, though nonathletes can get it, too.

Patellofemoral stress syndrome, also referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), is so-named because it occurs at the junction of the patella (kneecap) and femur (thigh bone), known as the ...

Objective: To investigate acute anterior knee pain caused by overuse in terms of pain location, aggravating activities, findings on clinical examination and ultrasound/MRI examination. To determine if ...

For patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome, high-intensity laser therapy was associated with reduced pain and improved lower extremity function compared with ultrasound and nerve stimulation ...