All About Runners Knee And Prevention Dr Ritesh Khokhar

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runner's knee, means that you have pain in front of the knee or around the kneecap (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).

Patellofemoral pain syndrome may be caused by a structural defect, or a certain way of walking or running. Other causes may include:

Malalignment of the kneecap

Excessive training or overuse

Injury or trauma

Weak thigh muscles

Tight hamstrings

Tight Achilles tendons

Poor foot support

Walking or running with the feet rolling in while the thigh muscles pull the kneecap outward.

Your healthcare provider can diagnose PFPS knee by looking at your health history and doing a physical exam. X-rays may be needed for evaluation of the knee.

Treatment will depend on your symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how bad the condition is.

The best course of treatment is to stop running until you can run again without pain. Treatment is aimed at relieving pain and increasing strength and range of motion. Treatments may include:

Strengthening exercises

Stretching exercises

Cold packs

Elevating the leg

Compression knee wrap

Medicines, such as ibuprofen

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