DESCRIPTION: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is defined as pain around the kneecap. There are a few other diagnoses that may be used for pain at or around the kneecap. 1. chondromalacia patellae: actual fraying and damage to the underlying patellar cartilage. 2. patellar tendonitis: inflammation of the patellar tendon. 3.

Outcome measures can be classified as PROMs, physical performance measures, and physical impairment measures. Information for outcome measures is detailed in this CPG’s …

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a general category of anterior knee pain that is characterized as pain behind or around the patella, as a result of patella malalignment, altered patellofemoral (PF) joint forces and/or repetitive stress to the area.

The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a possible cause for anterior knee pain, which predominantly affects young female patients without any structural changes such as increased Q-angle or significant chondral damage. This literature review has ...

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) accounts for 25 to 40% of all knee disorders. Diagnosis of PFPS is primarily based on history and physical examination, but the findings on physical examination are often subtle and do not consistently correlate with symptoms described.

There are four subgroups in the new PFPS algorithm: Fear‐Avoidance, Flexibility, Functional Malalignment, and Strengthening with function progression. The criteria and intervention of each subgroup is addressed sequentially over the episode of care.

Patients with PFPS demonstrate quadriceps and hip musculature weakness, altered lower extremity (LE) kinematics, and decreased LE flexibility. Psychosocial factors have also been identified as an important factor in patients with PFPS.

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, physical therapy and by slowly ramping up your activity level.

Jan 15, 2019 · Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain encountered in the outpatient setting in adolescents and adults younger than 60 years. The incidence...

PFPS is caused by an abnormality in how the patella slides over the lower end of the femur. Knock-kneed and flat-footed runners and persons with an unusually shaped patella are predisposed to PFPS. PFPS has also been called “housemaid’s knee”, “secretary’s knee” and chondromalacia patella.