Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

What is Patellofemoral pain syndrome?

Patellofemoral pain is a common presenting knee complaint resulting from abnormal forces on the knee or repetitive stress and overuse. Patellofemoral syndrome can often be due to abnormalities in your foot function and lower limb biomechanics.

Our experts at Elite Podiatry have undergone advanced training in biomechanical assessment and treatment. Our mission at Elite Podiatry is to regain mobility and strength and get you back on you feet and into your routine as soon as possible.

At Elite Podiatry we have mastered advanced techniques that help us identify, diagnose and treat patellofemoral pain effectively with a high success rate. We have a range of treatments available to help relieve and prevent such conditions and improve your quality of life.

Patellofemoral pain symptoms

Symptoms may include:

• Pain in and around the knee cap
• Pain at the front of the knee which may refer to the back or side of the knee
• Associated ‘grating’ sensation of the knee cap
• Pain may increase when going up and down stairs, squatting and kneeling
• Pain may be aggravated when sitting for long periods of time when the knee is bent
• Pain worse when running on inclined surfaces

Patellofemoral causes

Common causes of patellofemoral syndrome includes:

• Pronation or “flat feet”
• Supination or “high-arched feet”
• Biomechanical abnormality
• Increased exercise
• Increased activity
• Footwear
• Trauma
• Osteoarthritis

At Elite Podiatry we have mastered advanced techniques that help us identify, diagnose and treat stress fractures and its associated complications effectively with a high success rate. At Elite Podiatry, we often use adjunct therapies to offer the most effective form of treatment. Depending on your requirements, we will customise a treatment suitable to your needs. Please call us at Elite Podiatry to organise an appointment for an assessment, diagnosis and treatment.