Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition that involves pain around the knee or the kneecap. Symptoms include a dull, aching pain that may become worse when kneeling, climbing stairs, or squatting.

Patellofemoral syndrome is a condition that describes pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap, known as the patella. Doctors may also call patellofemoral syndrome “jumper’s knee ...

Medically reviewed by Yaw Boachie-Adjei, MD Patellofemoral stress syndrome (PFSS), also known as "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee," is a type of overuse injury that causes pain in the soft ...

A 16-year-old girl attends complaining of pain in both knees, especially after exercise, for the last six months or so. She is very sporty and is due to represent her county soon in various track and ...

Conditions that can cause Runner’s knee include anterior knee pain syndrome, patellofemoral malalignment, chondromalacia patella, and iliotibial band syndrome.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome describes pain in the front of the knee and around the patella or kneecap. It is sometimes called runner's knee or jumper's knee because it is common in people who ...

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 ...

Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common overuse injury in runners. Recent research suggests that hip mechanics play a role in the development of this syndrome. Currently, ...

Background: Quadriceps atrophy is a commonly cited accompaniment to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), yet there is little valid, objective evidence for its existence. Objective: To investigate ...