Patellofemoral Syndrome

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Patellofemoral Syndrome

What is Patellofemoral Syndrome?

The syndrome is caused by an irritation of the under-surface of the patella (knee cap). The pain is usually a dull pain that seems to come from deep in the knee. It is worse with deep knee bend-type sports. Usually there is pain climbing stairs and after sitting for a prolonged period of time. The patella is a moving part that glides up and down a groove in the femur (thigh bone) The pain is caused by compression of the patella and the femur which increases as you bend your knee.

Causes of Patellofemoral syndrome

When the patella is not symmetrical in the femoral groove it is said to be maltracking which causes increased compression between the patella and the femur. Maltracking is the most common in people who have wide hips, knock knees or tibial torsion (rotation of the lower leg). Other causes can be flat, pronated feet, overuse, weak inner thigh muscles, tight outer knee structures, muscle inflexibilities and previous or repetitive trauma to the knee.

What to avoid with Patellofemoral syndrome

It is advised to avoid excessive or prolonged squatting. Along with this, when the knee is swollen or painful, you must rest it. You are aggravating the condition if you continue to work while experiencing pain. Ensure that you have time to do the exercises that are prescribed. This will help you treat the problem thoroughly. These exercises help control the patella in the femoral groove. When the exercises are done regularly and properly, this problem is almost always dramatically improved.