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Patellofemoral Pain
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Revision Authors: Matthew Senese, PT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Michael Stroud, PT, DPT; Paul Stoneman, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Reviewers: Scott Freedman, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy; Kaitlyn Colgan, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Original Author (2017): Scott Freedman, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal condition that can cause knee pain, decreased physical function, impaired quality of life, and fear-avoidance behaviors.1 The patellofemoral joint involves the articulation between the patella and trochlear groove of the femur. The clinical presentation of PFPS is anterior, retropatellar, or peripatellar knee pain. PFPS can often correlate with an insidious onset and pain with activities that increase stress to the patellofemoral joint (squatting, stair negotiation, running, jumping, or prolonged sitting).2-4
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Date: May 2, 2024
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Clinical Summary
Revision Authors: Matthew Senese, PT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Michael Stroud, PT, DPT; Paul Stoneman, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Reviewers: Scott Freedman, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy; Kaitlyn Colgan, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Original Author (2017): Scott Freedman, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy