Patellofemoral Pain (Anterior Knee Pain) Tip Sheet

Patellofemoral Pain (Anterior Knee Pain) Tip Sheet

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For that anterior knee pain that makes stairs even more painful than usual! Check out the information about Patellofemoral Pain in the text and video below to determine if this Tip Sheet is for you!

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Description

What Does “Patellofemoral” Mean?

Patella: Anatomical name of the knee cap
Femur: Anatomical name of the thigh bone
Patellofemoral: Anatomical name for the joint/ interaction between the Patella (knee cap) and Femur (thigh bone)

Do I Need to See a Physician?

Generally, when in doubt, consult with your physician. For Patellofemoral Pain, indicators that you should see your physician are:

  • You fell and landed directly onto your knee cap (suggests possible fracture/ need for x-ray).
  • The knee cap itself is extremely tender to the touch (suggests possible fracture/ need for x-ray).
  • Your pain blocks a significant amount of your movement (ROM= Range of Motion).
  • Your knee feels unstable, which makes it feel like your leg will buckle or collapse.
  • Significant repeat dislocations or subluxations (a mini dislocation) of the knee cap.

Jenny’s Hallmark Signs of Patellofemoral Pain:

  • Pain at the knee cap or anywhere along its perimeter.
  • Pain with squatting, ascending/ descending stairs, kneeling.
  • Pain with running or jumping.
  • Crunching noises (crepitus) at the knee cap.

There are multiple conditions with separate names that fall under the umbrella term of “Patellofemoral Dysfunction” or “Patellofemoral Pain”. The early treatment across this family of conditions is very similar. Some of these conditions are:

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Osgood Schlatter
  • Patellar Tendinitis
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). Symptoms can strike higher toward the hip/ thigh, but can also affect the knee.
  • “Runner’s” Knee
  • “Jumper’s” Knee

Dr. Jenny Prewitt’s Patellofemoral Pain Tip Video:

If this sounds like your pain, the Patellofemoral Pain Tip Sheet is likely for you. Use links above to get your Tip Sheet and start Your Road to Recovery now!

Jenny’s Patellofemoral Pain Gadgets & Gizmos:

Reminder from Jenny Regarding Gadgets & Gizmos: “Everyone should always try to get better without buying anything. So many people hope that if they just buy x or if they just buy y, then they’ll be able to fix whatever it is that is bothering them. When it comes to the body, there are no cheats, there are no shortcuts. Try the good old-fashioned way first! Hard work!”

But if you do love Gadgets & Gizmos, this is the section for you.

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Kinesiotex Gold Tape

Myofascial Rolling Pin such as a Tiger Tail

Foam Roller such as ProSource Flex Foam Roller (White, 36″). NOTE: The different colors are typically different foam densities. Choosing a “White” foam roller is not an aesthetic choice, it is the density that I’m looking for.

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