PFPS

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common concern in children and adolescents, particularly those who are sporty or growing rapidly. While many adults experience similar symptoms, PFP in children can be overlooked or misattributed to “growing pains,” leading to delays in effective treatment. In this article we explain what patellofemoral pain is, what causes it, how... View Article

Sarah Brownhill

Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment typically involves a combination of techniques. As mentioned in our previous blog ‘What is PFPS?’, this condition is one of the common knee complaints we see on a daily basis. Causes range from simple overuse to quite intricate imbalances in biomechanics. Therefore, Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment needs to be tailored to... View Article

Jon Grayson

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common knee condition characterised by pain around or behind the kneecap (patella). It affects a wide range of individuals and is one of the most frequent causes of knee pain in the general population. PFPS accounts for 25-40% of all knee problems seen in physiotherapy clinics. What is the... View Article

Jon Grayson