Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is an umbrella term used for pain arising from the patellofemoral joint itself, or adjacent soft tissues. It is a chronic condition that tends to worsen with activities such as squatting, sitting, climbing stairs, and running.

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.

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 is common in people who participate in sports.

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...

Sep 19, 2024 · Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runner’s knee, is the most common of all kinds of knee pain, causing pain around and under the kneecap. Almost anyone can get it, but it particularly affects runners, cyclists and hikers, and also office workers or anyone else who sits for a living.

Dec 19, 2024 · Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, or PFPS, causes chronic knee pain at the front area. It affects many, especially athletes or active people. It’s vital to know how it forms to prevent and handle it right. Understanding the knee joint’s anatomy is key to grasping PFPS. It consists of bones like the femur, tibia, and patella.

Sep 25, 2020 · Patellofemoral pain syndrome (or PFPS for short) is the most common knee condition treated in a physical therapy (or physiotherapy) outpatient clinics (1). PFPS is also commonly known as anterior knee pain, chondromalacia patella or …

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 kneecap.

Do you have pain in the front of your knee? Does it get worse when you climb stairs, run, jump or squat? You may have a common knee pain called runner’s knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Read on to learn more about PFPS, its causes, symptoms and treatments available to help you feel better and get moving again without pain.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is the most common over-use, running-related injury. Roughly 40% of runners every year will suffer a knee injury and more than half of those injuries are attributable to patellofemoral pain syndrome.