Patello-femoral Knee Pain

There are two main sections in your knee, the tibio-femoral (actual knee joint) & the patello-femoral (kneecap joint). The kneecap usually works like a pulley, helping the quadriceps muscle to generate more force.  To do this, the patella has a groove in which it is meant to slide up and down.  If this does not occur properly, patellofemoral pain may arise due to a problem with the tracking of the patella.  This results in knee pain and may be due to something as simple as tight muscles and/or muscle weakness.

This problem often has a gradual onset and can result from repetitive activities e.g squatting and stairclimbing, or poor footwear.  Paradoxically, for different individuals both a reduction or increase of activity may lead to the onset of this knee pain.  If you suspect that you have a problem such as this, it is important to get an early diagnosis so you can start treatment and resolve the problem quickly.

At Paddington Physiotherapy & Podiatry, you can see a Physio for your patello-femoral pain first and then the Podiatrist if you require Orthotics to assist in maintaining a pain-free knee. Contact us now.