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Home » Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome

June 15, 2018  |  By Dr Brad McIntosh In Uncategorized

Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome

The problem

  • The knee cap (patella) moves up and down along a groove in the femur every time the knee bends or straightens
  • Often, particularly because there may be associated grinding or crunching noises coming from the knee, people assume they have cartilage problems. There are, however, a number of different structures that can cause anterior knee pain, and often there is no damage at all to the cartilage
  • Anterior knee pain syndrome often occurs in individuals who run or routinely engage in other repetitive activities involving their legs

Hints for self-management

  • Avoid participating in aggravating activities
  • Apply ice to the knee after activity
  • Anti-inflammatory medication or other over the counter pain relievers may help manage the pain but will not help to solve the problem

Interesting facts

  • Occurs more often in women than men
  • Depending on the study reviewed, anterior knee pain appears to be the most common injury presenting to physiotherapists

Management options

  • Physiotherapy-guided exercise programs are the treatment of choice for anterior knee pain. The goal is usually to improve the biomechanics of the leg by teaching you to use certain muscles, strengthening the weak muscles, and stretching the tight structures surrounding the hip and knee
  • Using biofeedback to retrain the sequencing of the quadriceps muscles
  • Taping to help decrease forces through the kneecap

What you can expect/look out for

  • Dull, achy pain in the front of the knee
  • Increased pain with walking up and/or down stairs, squatting, or kneeling
  • Increased pain with activity that gradually improves after the activity is stopped
  • Grinding or clicking as the knee bends and straightens
  • Pain may be aggravated by prolonged sitting, called the “movie-goers” or “theatre” sign

More information

  • May also be called Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • There are many things that can contribute to this condition, including tight structures on the outside of the leg and in the calf, an imbalance in the quadriceps muscles, weakness in the gluteal muscles, and a history of injury to the kneecap (to name a few)

 

At Sydney Physiotherapy Solutions our highly qualified physiotherapists specialise in the assessment, treatment and prevention of neuromusculoskeletal injuries.


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This handout was prepared by Sydney Physiotherapy Solutions and is intended as a general information service. Please note that the information provided is not intended as a substitute for advice from a registered physician or healthcare professional. If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.

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Dr Brad McIntosh

Although he is one of the most experienced and sought after Doctors of Physiotherapy in Australia, Brad makes all his patients feel like they are #1.

He also leads his team of caring reception staff and expert physiotherapists with the same degree of passion, which is why Sydney Physio Solutions has built the outstanding reputation it has.

Managing Director BSc (ExSci) MPT (Physio) DPT (Physio) CSCS APAM MSMA

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