
Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 4, 2023 · Patellofemoral (puh-tel-o-FEM-uh-rul) pain syndrome is pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap. The kneecap also is known as the patella. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is …
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe 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 …
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS): Symptoms & Treatment
Dec 19, 2023 · Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is knee pain under or around your patella (kneecap). Experts aren’t certain what causes it, but you can usually treat it with the RICE method, …
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - Physiopedia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is an umbrella term for pain arising from the patellofemoral joint or adjacent soft tissues. It is a chronic condition that worsens with activities such as squatting, sitting, …
Patellofemoral Dysfunction | Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Patellofemoral dysfunction is pain in the front of the knee when the kneecap does not glide correctly. Read about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runner's knee, means that you have pain in front of the knee or around the kneecap (patella). This is …
Patellofemoral Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Feb 13, 2023 · Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain. It is commonly known as runner's knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, retropatellar pain syndrome, …
PFPS is a common condition causing knee pain in both athletes and non-athletes, which can affect both men and women of all ages. PFPS occurs due to overloading of the front of the knee, behind the …
Knee Pain due to Patellofemoral Disorders & Treatments - HSS
Patellofemoral disorders can lead to pain & swelling at the front of the knee. Learn more about patellofemoral disorders and how they are diagnosed & treated.
Patellofemoral Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis
Patellofemoral syndrome is the abnormal softening of the cartilage of the underside of the kneecap (patella). It is a cause of pain in the front of the knee (anterior knee pain). Patellofemoral syndrome is …