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 ...

Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome): ... and uses special tests to find the issue. When needed, imaging tests tell the full story—X-rays show bone problems, while MRIs see soft tissue ...

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 ...

Introduction. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is described as retropatellar or anterior knee aching pain and characterized by crepitation in the patellofemoral joint during and after activities, ...

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 Syndrome (PFS) Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS), also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome or "runner's knee," is a painful knee condition that occurs when nerves at the front of the knee ...

Symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome include pain that is: in the front of your knee after you sit for a long period of time with your knees bent, such as when you drive, fly in a plane, are ...

Patellofemoral stress syndrome (PFSS) is a type of overuse injury that causes pain in the soft tissues and bone in the front of the knee. Also known as "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee," PFSS ...

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 ...