Overview
Patellofemoral pain syndrome involves pain at the front of your knee, around your kneecap (patella). When the kneecap is not properly aligned, this can cause damage to the surroundings tissues.
Causes
Possible causes include:
Prevention
Detection & Treatment
Treatment Available
Care Management
Rehabilitation Exercises
Standing Hamstring Stretch
Keeping your knees straight, lean forward and bend at the hips until you feel a stretch at the back of your thigh.
Knee Extension
Sit on a chair and place the resistance band around your ankle. Push your leg slowly upwards (by straightening it) and keep your thigh muscles tight.
Quadriceps Stretch
With one hand, grasp your ankle and pull the heel toward your buttocks. Keep your knees close together.
Iliotibial Band Stretch
Cross one leg in front of the other and lean in the opposite direction from the front leg
Hamstring Curl
Place band around your ankle and lie down on your stomach. Slowly bring your heel toward your buttocks.
Side-lying Leg Lift
Tighten the front of your thigh muscles and lift this leg away from the other leg while keeping it straight.
Squat
Lower your buttocks toward the floor until your thighs are almost parallel to the ground. This can be done with your back against the wall too.
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