Knee Pain - Patello Femoral Syndrome...
This is one of the most common knee related problems which occurs both in athletes and non-athletes.
People experiencing this have discomfort at the front (anterior) of the knee. They recall general aching in the area, perhaps some swelling and can feel the knee move and creak (‘a bag of peas feeling’). It is common to have pain in this area after sitting. Pain can also refer to the inside of the knee.
Usually the undersurface of the Patella rubs against the groove of the femur which causes an inflammatory response. This pain is more pronounced when walking upstairs or while doing squats at the gym. This occurrence can be easily explained. There are certain exercises which ‘load up’ the patello femoral joint to many times that of body weight when the knee is flexed. Walking transmits ½ the force of bodyweight, running 3-4 times, and gym work involving knee exercises such as squats, 7-8 times the force of body weight.
At The Hills Foot Clinic we will analyse your gait and look to restore and improve foot function. Orthotic therapy may be required and used concurrently with other treatments such as taping, stretching and massage therapy.
People experiencing this have discomfort at the front (anterior) of the knee. They recall general aching in the area, perhaps some swelling and can feel the knee move and creak (‘a bag of peas feeling’). It is common to have pain in this area after sitting. Pain can also refer to the inside of the knee.
Usually the undersurface of the Patella rubs against the groove of the femur which causes an inflammatory response. This pain is more pronounced when walking upstairs or while doing squats at the gym. This occurrence can be easily explained. There are certain exercises which ‘load up’ the patello femoral joint to many times that of body weight when the knee is flexed. Walking transmits ½ the force of bodyweight, running 3-4 times, and gym work involving knee exercises such as squats, 7-8 times the force of body weight.
At The Hills Foot Clinic we will analyse your gait and look to restore and improve foot function. Orthotic therapy may be required and used concurrently with other treatments such as taping, stretching and massage therapy.