Knee pain (anterior or patellofemoral) - What to do?

Patellofemoral pain (sometimes called anterior knee pain, jumpers knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome) is a regular presentation to our practice. Physical therapy is the best and most effective treatment and management for this. See the treatment outlines in these images……

Lateral Gluteal strengthening for anterior knee pain.

Lateral Gluteal strengthening for anterior knee pain.

Single leg balance exercises for anterior knee pain.

Single leg balance exercises for anterior knee pain.

McConnell taping for anterior knee pain, pfps.

McConnell taping for anterior knee pain, pfps.

VMO is an important stabilising muscle for the patella.

VMO is an important stabilising muscle for the patella.

Foot orthoses can help with malalignment issues in the foot and lower limb

Foot orthoses can help with malalignment issues in the foot and lower limb