New research sheds light on “Runner’s Knee”
The new study finds personalized rehabilitation may be needed to effectively address … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Knee pain in young adults
Boots and balls made for men an injury risk to women footballers
Women football players require specifically tailored products such as kit, boots, … READ MORE
New trial to ease knee pain in school kids
Deakin researchers are exploring a simple, low-cost solution to help relieve kneecap … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee)
Patellofemoral syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain in adolescents presents a treatment challenge
PFP is occurring as early as late elementary school, calling into question … READ MORE
Knee bracing can significantly reduce pain of kneecap osteoarthritis
“There’s a pressing need for non-surgical interventions for knee osteoarthritis, … READ MORE
Patients with anterior knee pain helped by physiotherapy
Patellofemoral Update focuses on the causes, prevention and treatment of … READ MORE
Runners’ knees get a lift: Elevating heel cuts patellofemoral load
Wearing heel lifts in conventional running shoes can help reduce patellofemoral … READ MORE
What is overpronation?
When the arch of the foot collapses excessively downward or inward, this is known as … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain symptoms improved after gait modification
Running gait modifications designed to reduce patellofemoral loading also have … READ MORE
Why we need kneecaps
The kneecap or patella is a sesmoid bone which is a very important structure to help … READ MORE
Reductions in co-contraction following neuromuscular re-education in people with knee osteoarthritis
Background. Both increased knee muscle co-contraction and alterations in central … READ MORE
Patient preference is as sensitive as conventional measures for knee OA pain
Results from this study using data from two knee osteoarthritis trials suggest … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain in adolescence: much more prevalent than appreciated
Patellofemoral pain is common among adolescents. Musculoskeletal conditions are not … READ MORE
Benefits of bracing: Studies find improvement in pain, gait
“It’s hard to get people to wear a brace, but if they feel that it’s having an … READ MORE
Relief for joints besieged by arthritis
If you live long enough — that is, beyond 50 or 60 — chances are one or more of … READ MORE
Knee pain and how orthotics can help
Improve Mobility. Stay Healthy. Many of us suffer from chronic pain in the knees, … READ MORE
Bracing improves pain and bone marrow lesions in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Use of a patellofemoral knee brace can improve pain symptoms and bone marrow lesions … READ MORE
Hip-abductor strengthening protocol for runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome
Reed Ferber, PhD. Knee Injury Study Investigator, Alberta Innovates – Health … READ MORE
Patellar instability in children and adolescents
Patellar instability is a common occurrence in the skeletally immature patient … READ MORE
Patellofemoral tracking syndrome
The beating heart of the conventional wisdom about patellofemoral pain is mostly … READ MORE
Solving the curious case of runner’s knee
Biomechanics research reveals potential new ways to treat one of the most common … READ MORE
Patellofemoral syndrome treatment and management FAQs
Soft knee braces may be of benefit to patients with PFS. Bracing involves control of … READ MORE
Surgery for knee pain may not provide benefits
People in their 50s and older often get arthroscopic surgery for knee pain, but a … READ MORE
Women appear to have a thinner, reduced volume of cartilage in the knee than men
Sex differences in the prevalence, incidence, and severity of osteoarthritis, OA, … READ MORE
Knee pain in young adults
Patellofemoral pain syndrome. As many as 1 in 3 young adults experience knee pain at … READ MORE
Iliotibial band syndrome and patellofemoral pain syndrome aren’t as simple as they seem
Once again, evidence shows that you can’t blame overuse injuries on seemingly … READ MORE
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