Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Runner’s Knee Pain
What is Patellofemoral Syndrome?
Patellofemoral Syndrome: Pain in the front of the knee
Pain is localized around the kneecap
Also known as “Runner’s Knee”
Occurs mainly in athletes and teens, but can affect any age gap depending on activity, etc.
Causes of Patellofemoral Syndrome?
Misaligned kneecap (Patellar Tracking Disorder)
Overuse: High Impact Sports: Running. Basketball
Weak Adductors (inner thigh muscles) and tight calf muscles
Repeated or direct stress on the knee (ie: running on concrete)
Symptoms of Patellofemoral Syndrome?
Knee pain when sitting, squatting or jumping
Knee buckling: knee gives out unexpectedly
Crepitus: Cracking sounds or Popping sensation in your knee when walking
Treatment for Patellofemoral Syndrome?
Avoid bent knee exercises (ie: squats, deep knee lunges)
Custom Foot Orthotics
Decreases compressive forces/stress and impact on the knee joint- “Shock Absorption”
Improves lower leg and knee alignment thus reducing soft tissue strain on the knee – “Increased Stability”
Massage Therapy
Cross fiber friction massage around the Patellar Tendon, quads and ITB (ilio-tibial band)
Quadricep Stretch: Stretching of the Rectus Femoris Muscle (front of the thigh)
Related information:
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB Syndrome)
Sports Massage Therapy: Iliotibial Band Syndrome Treatment
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