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• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – OrthoInfo – AAOS

  https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. It is sometimes called „runner’s knee” or „jumper’s knee” because it is common in people who participate in sports especially females and young adults but PFPS can occur in nonathletes, as well. […] The pain and stiffness caused by PFPS can make it difficult to climb stairs, kneel down, and perform other everyday activities. […] Symptoms are often relieved with conservative treatment, such as changes in activity levels or a therapeutic exercise program. […] The most common symptom of PFPS is a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. This pain which usually begins gradually and is frequently activity-related may be present in one or both knees. Other common symptoms include: Pain during exercise and activities that repeatedly bend the knee, such as climbing stairs, running, jumping, or squatting; Pain on the front of the knee after sitting for a long period of time with your knees bent, such as one does in a movie theater, in a car, or on an airplane; Pain related to a change in activity level or intensity, playing surface, or equipment; Popping or crackling sounds in your knee when climbing stairs or when standing up after prolonged sitting.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17914-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-pfps

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome usually feels like dull ache at the front of your knee or on the sides near your patella (your kneecap) […] Pain in the front of your knee is the most common PFPS symptom. You might also hear or feel cracking or popping in your knees. […] Patellofemoral pain syndrome usually develops over time. The pain typically gets worse when you: Bend your knees to squat or climb stairs. Sit with your knees bent for a long time. Change your playing or training surface. Increase your activity level or training intensity. Wear new or different shoes when you’re active. […] PFPS usually feels like a dull ache at the front of your knee or on the sides near your patella. It might feel sharp or stabbing during activities or while you’re running, jumping, squatting or on stairs.

• #1 Patellofemoral pain syndrome – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patellofemoral_pain_syndrome

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or climbing and descending stairs. […] The onset of the condition is usually gradual, although some cases may appear suddenly following trauma. The most common symptom is diffuse vague pain around the kneecap (peripatellar) and localized pain focused behind the kneecap (retropatellar). Pain is usually initiated when weight is put on the knee extensor mechanism, such as when ascending or descending stairs or slopes, squatting, kneeling, cycling, or running. Pain during prolonged sitting is sometimes termed the „movie sign” or „theatre sign” because individuals might experience pain while sitting to watch a film or similar activity. The pain is typically aching and occasionally sharp. Pain may be worsened by activities. Symptoms may last for years despite treatment. Patellofemoral pain syndrome can become a chronic injury, with an estimated 50% of people reporting persistent patellar-femoral pain after a year. Risk factors for a prolonged recovery (or persistent condition) include age (older athletes), females, increased body weight, a reduction in muscle strength, time to seek care, and in those who experience symptoms for more than two months. […] Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the most common cause of anterior knee pain in the outpatient. Specific populations at high risk of primary PFPS include runners, bicyclists, basketball players, young athletes and females.

• #1 Patellofemoral pain syndrome – Treat the cause, not the symptoms

  https://www.exakthealth.com/en-US/blog/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-treat-the-cause-not-the-symptoms

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to pain felt in and around the kneecap. It’s usually caused by one or more of the structures in the patellofemoral joint becoming inflamed or irritated. […] The most common symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome include: Feeling pain in or around the kneecap. The pain is diffuse – you can’t really find the painful bit when you press around your knee. Activities that load the patellofemoral joint (like walking up or down stairs or hills, squatting, running, or jumping) cause pain. Sitting still for long periods with your knee flexed to 90 degrees or more may hurt. Sleeping with your knees bent up past 90 degrees may also increase your pain. You may notice a little swelling or puffiness above or below the kneecap. The kneecap may clunk, click, or crackle when it moves, but this can also happen in uninjured knees. The pain usually starts gradually or without any traumatic event.

• #1 Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

  https://patient.info/bones-joints-muscles/knee-pain-patellofemoral-pain

  Most knee conditions cause pain in the front (anterior) of the knee. Patellofemoral pain is the name given to this. […] Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the medical term used when pain occurs at the front of the knee, around the kneecap (patella), without signs of any damage or other problems in the knee joint. […] Symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome include: Pain around the knee. The pain is felt at the front of the knee, around or behind the kneecap (patella). Often, the exact site of the pain cannot be pinpointed; instead the pain is felt vaguely at the front of the knee. […] The pain comes and goes. […] Both knees are often affected at the same time but one is usually worse than the other. […] The pain is typically worse when going up or, in particular, going down stairs.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Complete Physio

  https://complete-physio.co.uk/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  As your patellofemoral pain syndrome progresses, your knee may become painful while walking and then ultimately even at rest (particularly when sitting with knees bent). […] Common symptoms include: Pain at the front of the knee, around and behind the kneecap, Worsening pain during activity or exercise, Pain after prolonged sitting, Pain when squatting or going down stairs, Clicking or grinding feeling in the knee, Tender to touch on or around the knee cap, Swelling over the front of the knee.

• #1 Runner’s Knee: Symptoms, Pain, Causes, and Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/runners-knee

  Runner’s knee can show up during or after physical activity and may get worse with certain movements. You might notice: […] Pain at the front of the knee, especially around or under the kneecap […] Tenderness along the inner edge of the kneecap […] Swelling that appears after exercise […] Stiffness or pain when walking up or down hills, or after sitting for a long time […] Clicking, popping, or cracking sounds when you move your knee.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.patellofemoral-pain-syndrome.tp22235spec

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain in the front of the knee. […] The main symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is knee pain, especially when you are sitting with bent knees, squatting, jumping, or using the stairs (especially going down stairs). You may also experience occasional knee buckling, in which the knee suddenly and unexpectedly gives way and does not support your body weight. It is also common to have a catching, popping, or grinding sensation when you are walking or when you are moving your knee.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (MSK Patient Portal) – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

  https://www.nhsaaa.net/musculoskeletal-msk-service-patient-portal/knee-msk-patient-portal/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-msk-patient-portal/

  Pain is the main symptom and it can be felt anywhere around the kneecap and in some rarer occasions at the back of the knee. […] There are a variety of other symptoms that people with patellofemoral pain syndrome experience, including: Clicking, clunking or grinding sensation, Pain bending or straightening your knee, Mild swelling, A feeling like your knee might give way, Pain when squatting, Pain going up or downstairs, Pain going up or down hills, Pain on running, Pain on jumping. […] In most cases the symptoms will get better without any specific treatment. […] It is normal to experience a brief increase of symptoms when you first start the exercise programme. This is due to muscles working in an unaccustomed manner. These symptoms usually settle over a few weeks (over 12 weeks in some cases) and are not a sign that things are deteriorating. […] In some cases a very mild discomfort and clicking can remain or appear from time to time, you will be able to return to your normal activities.

• #1 Management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0115/p194.html

  Swelling of the knee is not characteristic of PFPS, although patients may report a sensation of stiffness, especially when the knee is flexed. A popping or catching sensation may be described. Locking of the joint is not a symptom of PFPS and suggests a meniscal tear or loose bodies. […] There are few long-term studies on the treatment of PFPS. Two studies in which patients were instructed on a program of home exercises reported successful outcomes in approximately 75 to 85 percent of patients with PFPS.

• #1 Patellofemoral Syndrome Symptoms, Exercises, and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/patellofemoral-syndrome

  The hallmark symptom associated with patellofemoral syndrome is a dull, aching pain that usually occurs on the front of the knee. The pain may be in one or both knees. It often worsens with activity. […] Additional symptoms include: pain when exercising, pain when bending the knee, such as when climbing the stairs, jumping, or squatting, pain after sitting for an extended time with the knee bent, such as while watching a movie at a theater, cracking or popping sounds in the knee when climbing stairs or after sitting for an extended time. […] Patellofemoral syndrome is not characterized by locking of the knee joint. If a person has this symptom, it usually means they have another injury type, such as a meniscal tear. […] Typically, people with patellofemoral syndrome can make changes to their training regimen and at-home care to reduce their symptoms. The condition may be harder to treat in older adults and people who have pain in both kneecaps. […] Your recovery may also depend on the severity of your injury and if trauma was the underlying cause. According to the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, if patellofemoral syndrome results after the dislocation of a kneecap, it can take as long as four to five months to recover.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17914-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-pfps

  PFPS usually gets worse over time if it’s not diagnosed and treated. On top of increasing pain, untreated PFPS may increase your risk of injuries. […] Most people need a month or two to recover from patellofemoral pain syndrome. Your provider or physical therapist will give you a timeline based on your unique needs, strength and activity level.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Symptoms Explained | BenchMark Physical Therapy

  https://www.benchmarkpt.com/blog/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-symptoms-explained/

  Dull, aching pain in the front of the knee is an early indicator of patellofemoral pain syndrome. It typically comes on gradually and worsens with activities that involve bending the knee. Sitting for long periods of time can make pain worse. […] Sports and activities that require lots of bending also tend to aggravate patella pain. Some people notice their pain worse after starting a new training regimen or increasing the intensity of exercise and other activities. Cracking and popping sounds when bending the knee are also commonly associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Runner’s Knee | OrthoCarolina

  https://www.orthocarolina.com/media/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-runners-knee-what-to-know

  Typically patients affected by PFPS will feel vague, diffuse unilateral or bilateral pain throughout the front of the knee that can feel like aching pain or sharp pain. […] PFPS pain can become worse during running, jumping and ascending and descending stairs. It can also increase with prolonged sitting and inactivity. One of the common symptoms is referred to as Movie Theater Sign, which is pain in the front of the knee when standing after a prolonged period of sitting with your knees bent. […] Runners might initially notice the pain after a run, and as time passes will start to have pain during running, and ultimately will reach a point where they can no longer run due to pain. […] For people who arent runners, going up and down the stairs, sitting, walking and other activities that involve flexing the knee may feel painful. […] Runners typically shouldnt increase distance more than 10-15% per week, or less for new runners.

• #1 How Long Does It Take to Heal From Patellofemoral Syndrome?

  https://www.omgtb.com/patellofemoral-syndrome/

  Common symptoms include pain and swelling in the front of the knee at the patellar tendon origin at base of patella. Typically pain is felt behind the kneecap. Patients may also experience painful popping or cracking that is audible, pain commonly associated with kneeling, deep squatting or transitioning from prolonged sitting to a stand. […] It can take 6 weeks to 6-12 months to fully recover. […] The condition can recur after successful treatment and is best mitigated through continued balanced training focused on core, gluteal and quad strength and stabilization with proper hamstring and ITB flexibility to maximize proper patellar tracking, decrease stress on the patellofemoral joint and patellar tendon as well as maintain proper weight and form during exercise.

• #1 Prognosis –

  https://patellofemoral.trekeducation.org/understanding-patellofemoral-pain/prognosis/

  Traditionally, patellofemoral pain has been considered a self-limiting condition. However, a growing body of evidence indicates that it is common for pain to continue in the long-term. […] Studies assessing young adults with patellofemoral pain indicate high rates of unfavorable recovery in the long-term. More specifically, in a group of people with patellofemoral pain who underwent evidence-based physical therapy treatment, 40% reported an unfavorable recovery after 1-year. In a more recent study, which evaluated people with patellofemoral pain at 5 to 8 years after treatment, this rate was even higher: 57% of patients reported an unfavorable recovery. […] The prognosis of adolescents with patellofemoral pain seems to be similar or even worse than adults with patellofemoral pain: about 50% to 90% of adolescents report persistence of symptoms 1 to 20 years after the initial diagnosis.

• #1 Patellofemoral Syndrome – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557657/

  Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain. […] Patients typically complain of generalized anterior knee pain that is aggravated by loading a flexed knee, such as running, climbing stairs, and squatting. […] The majority of patients with PFS experience a resolution of symptoms with conservative treatments, though in some rare cases may be resistant to therapies and be persistent for years. […] Symptoms can be unilateral or bilateral and can be gradual or acute. Patients will also describe a worsening of symptoms with squatting, running, prolonged sitting, or using stairs. […] The pain will usually be poorly localized. It can be described as behind or around the patella and is usually achy, but it can also be described as sharp. […] The prognosis of patellofemoral syndrome is good; however, around 40% of patients diagnosed with PFS will have continued symptoms one year following typical treatment. […] At 7 years, one study has shown nearly 85% of patients treated with a home exercise regimen with self-reported successful outcomes. Predictors of poor long-term prognosis include a hypermobile patella, older age, and bilateral symptoms.

• #1 Prognosis –

  https://patellofemoral.trekeducation.org/understanding-patellofemoral-pain/prognosis/

  Evidence indicates that the duration of patellofemoral pain may vary, however, it reinforces that this is not self-limiting condition. Patellofemoral pain treatments including exercise and adjunct treatments (such as foot orthoses, knee brace, patellar taping) can be effective in short, medium and long-term. It is possible that the key factor for better long-term outcomes is to continue using these effective treatments, individually targeted to the patients impairments. Also, educate patients to continually manage their exercise load and address risk factors even after treatment may be a good option to avoid patellofemoral pain recurrence. […] Some evidence demonstrates that the presence of certain factors may indicate a worse prognosis for the condition even after treatment. Longer symptom duration (12 months) and worse self-reported function (Anterior Knee Pain Scale -AKPS score of less than 70/100) predicts poor prognosis at 58-years after treatment. In addition, the severity of usual or resting pain (Visual Analogue Scale score greater than 35/100) and the severity of worst or activity-related pain (Visual Analogue Scale score greater than 60/100) predicts poor prognosis at 1-years after treatment.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0115/p88.html

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain encountered in the outpatient setting in adolescents and adults younger than 60 years. The cardinal feature of PFPS is pain in or around the anterior knee that intensifies when the knee is flexed during weight-bearing activities. The pain of PFPS often worsens with prolonged sitting or descending stairs. […] The cardinal feature of PFPS is pain in or around the anterior knee that intensifies when the knee is flexed during weight-bearing activities. Patients may also have pain or stiffness exacerbated by prolonged sitting with the knee in flexion. […] Undiagnosed PFPS can cause limitations in daily physical activity and ability to exercise. […] A retrospective review of an orthopedic database including more than 30 million patients in the United States between 2007 and 2011 estimated the incidence of PFPS to be 1.75 million patients, or about 6%.

• #1 Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee): Treatment and more

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319458

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome occurs when nerves in the tendons, synovial tissue, and bone around the kneecap sense pain. […] The most obvious symptom of patellofemoral syndrome is a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. […] When a person has patellofemoral syndrome, their knee pain can become worse when they do any of the following movements: kneeling, squatting, ascending or descending stairs, sitting for long periods of time. […] Other symptoms they may have can include: mild swelling, a sensation of grating or grinding when bending or extending the leg, reduced thigh muscle strength if initial symptoms are left untreated. […] The onset of patellofemoral syndrome can be gradual or result from a single incident. […] Chondromalacia is characterized by a wearing away and softening of the cartilage around the knee, which leads to inflammation and pain.

• #1 Patellofemoral pain syndrome – Treat the cause, not the symptoms

  https://www.exakthealth.com/en-US/blog/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-treat-the-cause-not-the-symptoms

  Symptoms usually start to improve within 4 weeks of starting the right treatment plan. Mild cases can fully resolve within 6 to 8 weeks. More severe cases may take several months to recover, especially if you’ve ignored it for some time and continued to train through pain. […] Yes, but not very often. Some evidence suggests that neglecting patellofemoral pain syndrome may predispose you to develop osteoarthritis in your patellofemoral joints.

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  https://www.news-medical.net/health/Patellofemoral-Pain-Syndrome.aspx

  The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition characterized typically by anterior knee pain. […] The symptoms usually begin with a dull ache over the front of the knee. The pain worsens with walking up or down stairs, squatting, sitting with the knees flexed for a long time, or kneeling. Crepitus is also often present, as well as feeling of giving way due to pain (rather than due to ligamentous instability). The symptoms may typically be severe enough to prevent participation in competitive sports. […] Surgery is rarely required, with improvement occurring in almost all patients with time, but the availability of standardized information and a stepwise training program, along with adjusted activity and pain monitoring, help PFPS patients to recover from symptoms. The process is slow but almost always ends in improvement.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | NHS Lanarkshire

  https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-msk/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  PFPS is one of the most common knee complaints and the most common overuse injury affecting the leg. Around a quarter of all adults and a third of adolescents may experience symptoms at some stage. […] It may take up to 12 weeks before you notice a significant improvement in your symptoms but you should notice some gradual improvements along the way. Change will not happen overnight so it is important that you follow the advice regarding lifestyle changes, training modification and exercise. Doing this will help you successfully manage your condition and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0115/p88.html

  In a prospective study of 1,319 healthy, physically active young adults without a previous PFPS diagnosis, 3% developed PFPS during 2.5 years of follow-up, and women were more likely to develop the condition than men. […] Patellar maltracking is believed to play a role in PFPS. Patellar maltracking, or lateral translation, increases with load-bearing positions, such as squatting, in patients with PFPS. […] Dynamic valgus is another mechanism associated with PFPS. Dynamic valgus is a body position in which the knee collapses medially from excessive valgus, internal-external rotation, or both. This increases the lateral force on the patella, contributing to maltracking. […] The differential diagnosis of anterior knee pain is extensive. PFPS is usually diagnosed using history and physical examination findings.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  https://www.kirkchiro.com/conditions/knee-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  People suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) have a lopsided tug of war going on in the muscles around their knee. PFPS develops when there’s an imbalance in the strength of muscles that move the patella (kneecap) in its groove as people bend and straighten their leg. The stronger muscle can never quite win the war, but it tugs the patella into an irregular gliding pattern. Like a train that runs off the tracks, the off-track patella still moves, but moves with a grinding friction. […] Patients with PFPS can display a variety of symptoms. Usually, they complain of an aching pain in and around the kneecap. The pain tends to worsen after they sit in the same position for a while with their knees flexed, and also after they do physical activities. In the most extreme cases, patients’ knees can give out, which usually happens after they walk down a flight of stairs or increase their level of physical activity.

• #1 Patellofemoral pain syndrome

  https://www.mediaustralia.com.au/health/diagnosis-therapy/knee-pain/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Painful conditions over the front of the knee or the kneecap. The term patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFSS) is used to define pain in the patellar groove between the thigh and the kneecap. Patients with this syndrome mostly describe pain next to, behind or under the kneecap. The pain mainly occurs when climbing stairs, after long periods of sitting or in connection with sporting activities. Young active sporty women are affected particularly often. The pain is felt behind, next to or under the kneecap. Symptoms onset above all after long periods of sitting or resting the knee joint (start-up pain), but also in connection with sporting activities or when climbing stairs. Young active sporty women are affected particularly often. The following risk factors predispose to the patellofemoral pain syndrome: Anomalies of the patellar groove or the shape of the patella this prevents the kneecap gliding in the centre of the patellar groove

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  https://www.kirkchiro.com/conditions/knee-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Another potential cause of PFPS is flat feet. If you have flat feet, it can cause your tibia (shinbone) to rotate inward, which places extra pressure on the muscles around the knee and possibly exaggerates muscle imbalances and patella grinding. […] Fortunately, studies show that 80% of PFPS sufferers respond well to non-invasive treatment, and chiropractors regularly care for patients with a variety of non-invasive techniques. If your chiropractor has diagnosed you with PFPS, he or she will probably combine these non-invasive techniques with rehabilitative exercises to get the patella back on track.

• #1 Patellofemoral pain syndrome

  https://www.mediaustralia.com.au/health/diagnosis-therapy/knee-pain/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Lax ligamentous apparatus (hypermobility of the kneecap) […] High patella […] Imbalance between the inner and the outer muscles over the front of the thigh the shortened muscles pull the kneecap to the side over the tendons. The result: instability of the kneecap. Most cases of lateralisation or subluxation of the kneecap are treated conservatively, i.e. without an operation. The patient wears a knee support (for lateralisation) or a knee orthosis (for dislocation) to stabilise the kneecap and the knee joint. If the kneecap dislocates once or even several times, an operation may be considered. It is also important to correct the direction of pull on the kneecap.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – Runner’s Knee

  https://www.running-physio.com/pfps1/

  The aim here is to reduce load by modifying or reducing aggravating movements. For some, if their pain is severe, this may mean stopping running and avoiding kneeling, squatting etc for at least a few days until things settle. […] If you do continue to run try and stick to what is pain-free rather than continually aggravating it by running in pain. […] Now the tricky bit you’ve reduced load and settled your symptoms, many people just get back out running again. Sometimes this is fine, often though, unless the cause is addressed, the symptoms return. […] Potential causes; Training error ah, that old chestnut! We all know it, too much, too soon, too little rest. PFPS can be caused by an increase in distance, speed or intensity of training. Hill work is a common cause as descending hills has a high patellofemoral load. […] Muscle weakness there are 2 main groups to consider quads and glutes (mainly Gluteus Medius but also Gluteus Maximus). […] Poor movement control and timing of muscle contraction poor single leg balance and control of single knee dip are common in PFPS. […] Reduced flexibility the movement of the knee cap is affected by tissues that attach to it (quads, ITB) and around the knee area (hamstring and calf muscles).

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Children’s Mercy Kansas City

  https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/orthopedics/sports-medicine/injury-management/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome can also result from direct trauma such as falling onto the kneecap or hitting the knee. […] The most common symptoms are pain during and/or after activity and pain or stiffness after prolonged sitting or standing. There may also be a grinding or popping feeling under the kneecap, and some people may experience mild swelling. […] The pain is usually worse when kneeling, walking downhill or going up and down stairs. […] In general, the longer your child has symptoms before the start of treatment, the longer it will take to get better.

• #1 What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – Symptoms & Diagnosis – El Paso Manual Physical Therapy

  https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/what-is-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-symptoms-diagnosis/

  Do you have pain in your kneecap? Is it almost bringing you to tears when you have to bend your knee? And that knee just hurts? Is it killing you that this isnt getting better and every time you have to kneel or bend your knee for some reason, it just hurts or worse and worse? […] Well, in this video today, Im going to tell you how kneecap pain happens. Its also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome. […] So if youve got very strong quad muscles, or maybe you dont have strongest quad muscles ever, but youve had gotten imbalance where your quad muscles are much stronger than the other muscles in your leg, then youve got the setup to get this kneecap pain also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome. […] If youve got pain, the classic is youve got pain right behind the kneecap not on top by the skin is theres actually another condition that causes that its a super patellar bursitis. But behind the kneecap kind of deep. That is the number one sign that youve got this behind the kneecap pain, kneecap paver patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, the other common sign that youll see is crepiness are crunching and popping whenever you bend and straighten out your knee.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome / Anterior Knee Pain | Orthopedic Surgeon | Joint Replacement Overland Park

  https://www.kcbj.com/patient-resources-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. […] The pain and stiffness it causes can make it difficult to climb stairs, kneel down, and perform other everyday activities. […] Symptoms include a generalized dull, aching pain in the knee or pain around the kneecap. Running, going down stairs, squatting, or sitting for a long time with knees bent usually increases pain. […] Crepitus (a crackling noise under the patella) may occur during knee movement. Slight swelling may be noted. […] The most common symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. This pain which usually begins gradually and is frequently activity-related may be present in one or both knees. Other common symptoms include:

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Symptoms & Treatment | UPMC

  https://www.upmc.com/services/orthopaedics/conditions/patellofemoral-pain

  The most common symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is a dull ache underneath your kneecap while walking down stairs, squatting, or getting up after sitting for long periods of time. […] In addition, your knee may catch when bending, and you may experience a painful grating or creaking sensation. […] If conservative treatments of your runner’s knee are not effective and your symptoms continue to worsen, surgery may be needed to correct malalignment of the patella.

• #1 What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & How Can You Alleviate It?

  https://upswinghealth.com/conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  With patellofemoral pain syndrome, you usually experience a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. This pain typically begins gradually, often first with running or jumping and then with other physical activities, such as going up and down stairs or squatting. Pain can also occur with sitting for long periods of time, like when you’re driving. Sometimes you will feel the pain after hearing popping or crackling sounds in the knee. […] Climbing stairs, kneeling down, or engaging in your favorite sports can be difficult when you have this type of pain.

• #1 Patellofemoral pain syndrome: symptoms, signs and solutions

  https://epitact.co.uk/knee/patellar-syndrome/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-symptoms-signs

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common knee conditions and concerns 25% to 40% of all knee problems in sports medicine. However, the signs and symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome are non-specific and can complicate the diagnosis. Patellofemoral pain syndrome causes anterior knee pain: it appears at the front of the knee and is felt behind or around the kneecap. This knee symptom of PFPS is said to be mechanical: it comes with movements, for example during the flexion or extension of the knee. Knee pain during flexion (e.g.: descending or climbing stairs or squatting) usually help to make the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome. This condition often becomes chronic, with up to 91% of individuals reporting continued knee pain. Because of the maltracking of the kneecap during movements, inflammation of some tissues within the joint can increase pain. Joint instability is another sign or symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome. It can be defined as an abnormal joint mobility of the kneecap in the trochlea. It gives the sensation that the knee is giving out, this is also called knee buckling. This instability increases stresses on the joint, which intensify patellofemoral pain. Joint locking (the full extension of the knee is painful and impossible) is often and especially a symptom of patellofemoral diseases. Joint cracking can also be a symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome. The anterior knee pain is not a specific knee symptom of PFPS. For example, a pain in front of the knee can be caused by a disease of the meniscus, quadriceps tendonitis or patellar tendonitis. To ease the painful knee symptoms of PFPS, you should first identify the movements and factors that are responsible for its onset. This is often benign but it can be a sign or a symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondropathy or patellofemoral osteoarthritis, for example.

• #1 What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – Symptoms & Diagnosis – El Paso Manual Physical Therapy

  https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/what-is-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-symptoms-diagnosis/

  If youve got patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, all three of these things were happening to you, youve got the crunchy knee, youve got the pain right behind the knee, and then you can reproduce the pain by pressing on your kneecap. […] If yours is hurting when you press on it, youve got irritated cartilage, or damaged cartilage, theres something wrong with your cartilage back there. […] And being able to analyze a muscle imbalance and treated properly does take some specialist skill. But typically, the imbalance that I see in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome or kneecap pain is their quads are way too strong in their glutes for their button muscles are quite weak. […] But just for me myself, I started having knee pain when I was 17-18 years old just doing high school sports and sports on my own. […] If youre looking for these exercises, weve linked a video that talks about exactly what exercises to do for patellofemoral Pain Syndrome right here in the description below.

• #1 Patellofemoral pain syndrome – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20350792

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome usually causes a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. The following can increase the pain: […] The knee pain often increases when running, walking up or down stairs, sitting for long periods, or squatting. […] If the knee pain doesn’t improve within a few days or it gets harder to move the knee, call your health care provider.

• #1 Patellofemoral pain syndrome | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints/leg-and-foot-problems-and-conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition that causes pain behind or around the kneecap. […] These can vary from person to person. People may experience some or all of these symptoms including: pain beneath or around the kneecap especially on climbing up and down stairs, kneeling and squatting. […] If your patellofemoral pain syndrome hasn’t improved within 6 weeks, or it’s got worse, after following this advice, talk to a healthcare professional about your symptoms.

• #1

  https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) describes pain on and around the kneecap. […] Symptoms for Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) include aching and front of the knee pain that may be provoked by bending the knee, climbing stairs or sitting for long periods of time with the knee bent. […] You should seek medical attention if you have severe knee pain associated with inability to put weight on the affected leg, severe swelling, or onset of numbness or weakness of the lower leg.

• #1 Sports Medicine: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/sports-medicine-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS) is pain in the knee due to increased pressure between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). […] Pain can result when the kneecap moves side to side. […] Signs and Symptoms: pain around or underneath the kneecap, pain that gets worse with standing or sitting for long periods, pain when jumping, running, squatting or climbing stairs, usually achy pain but it can also be sharp, the knee feels like it gives way or catches. […] Call your health care provider or the Sports Medicine team at 614-355-6000 if: symptoms get worse or do not improve after 6 to 8 weeks despite treatment, new, unexplained systems develop.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0115/p88.html

  In a meta-analysis, the presence of pain with squatting was the most sensitive physical examination finding for PFPS, and a positive result on the patellar tilt test carried the highest positive likelihood ratio. […] Treatment of PFPS should focus on early pain relief. Relative rest, ice, and analgesics are recommended to reduce pain, but physical therapy is the cornerstone of treatment. […] A Cochrane review concluded that patients who exercise generally have improvement in short-term and long-term pain, both at rest and with activity, when compared with those who do not exercise. Exercise regimens should focus on the hip, trunk, and knee. […] Kinesiotaping can temporarily help improve patellar maltracking in athletes, although it is likely more beneficial earlier in the course of PFPS.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – Runner’s Knee

  https://www.running-physio.com/pfps1/

  The foam roller can also be very useful to reduce muscle tightness around the knee. […] Running form how we run is closely linked to muscle strength, movement control and biomechanics. Improving these areas may help running form but it can also help to have your running gait analysed to look for changes that may be related to your pain. […] More in part 2!

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  https://www.osmifw.com/orthopedic-diseases-disorders/knee-injuries-disorders/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a generic term that refers to pain around the front of the knee. This pain usually starts gradually and then increases over time. […] The main symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is knee pain. This knee pain may occur when: […] The pain is often worse after sitting with bent knees for extended periods of time. […] Patellofemoral pain syndrome can also be characterized by decreased kneecap motion. Symptoms may be present in one or both knees. […] It can take six weeks or more to notice improvement. If after six weeks of conservative treatment, there is no improvement in symptoms, then surgery may be necessary. […] Recovering from patellofemoral pain syndrome can be a lengthy process. It usually takes six weeks or more to recover with non-surgical treatment, but it can take longer if surgery is required.

• #1 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Conditions | UCSF Health

  https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome occurs when the patella cartilage is stressed by overuse or poor alignment. […] The most common symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is a dull ache under the kneecap while walking down stairs, squatting or getting up after sitting for a long time. In addition, your knee may catch when bending, and you may experience a painful grating or creaking sensation. […] Although many physically active people notice symptoms when starting a new activity or increasing their level of intensity, people who dont exercise may also experience patellofemoral pain simply doing their daily activities. […] The vast majority of people as high as 90 percent recover fully from patellofemoral pain and are able to resume their previous activities. Most active people respond to nonsurgical treatments.

• #2 Patellofemoral Syndrome – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557657/

  Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain. […] Patients typically complain of generalized anterior knee pain that is aggravated by loading a flexed knee, such as running, climbing stairs, and squatting. […] The majority of patients with PFS experience a resolution of symptoms with conservative treatments, though in some rare cases may be resistant to therapies and be persistent for years. […] Symptoms can be unilateral or bilateral and can be gradual or acute. Patients will also describe a worsening of symptoms with squatting, running, prolonged sitting, or using stairs. […] The pain will usually be poorly localized. It can be described as behind or around the patella and is usually achy, but it can also be described as sharp. […] The prognosis of patellofemoral syndrome is good; however, around 40% of patients diagnosed with PFS will have continued symptoms one year following typical treatment. […] At 7 years, one study has shown nearly 85% of patients treated with a home exercise regimen with self-reported successful outcomes. Predictors of poor long-term prognosis include a hypermobile patella, older age, and bilateral symptoms.

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20350792

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome usually causes a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. The following can increase the pain: […] The knee pain often increases when running, walking up or down stairs, sitting for long periods, or squatting. […] If the knee pain doesn’t improve within a few days or it gets harder to move the knee, call your health care provider.

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee): Treatment and more

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319458

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome occurs when nerves in the tendons, synovial tissue, and bone around the kneecap sense pain. […] The most obvious symptom of patellofemoral syndrome is a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. […] When a person has patellofemoral syndrome, their knee pain can become worse when they do any of the following movements: kneeling, squatting, ascending or descending stairs, sitting for long periods of time. […] Other symptoms they may have can include: mild swelling, a sensation of grating or grinding when bending or extending the leg, reduced thigh muscle strength if initial symptoms are left untreated. […] The onset of patellofemoral syndrome can be gradual or result from a single incident. […] Chondromalacia is characterized by a wearing away and softening of the cartilage around the knee, which leads to inflammation and pain.

• #2 Management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0115/p194.html

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common cause of knee pain in the outpatient setting. Typical symptoms include pain behind or around the patella that is increased with running and activities that involve knee flexion. […] Patients with PFPS typically describe pain behind, underneath, or around the patella. The symptoms are usually of gradual onset, although some cases can be caused by trauma, and may be bilateral. Common symptoms include stiffness or pain, or both, on prolonged sitting with the knees flexed (sometimes called the theater sign), and pain with activities that load the patellofemoral joint, such as climbing or descending stairs, squatting, or running. […] The pain usually is described as achy, but it can be sharp at times. Patients may complain of the knee giving way. This usually does not represent true patellar instability but rather transient inhibition of the quadriceps because of pain or deconditioning.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – OrthoInfo – AAOS

  https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. It is sometimes called „runner’s knee” or „jumper’s knee” because it is common in people who participate in sports especially females and young adults but PFPS can occur in nonathletes, as well. […] The pain and stiffness caused by PFPS can make it difficult to climb stairs, kneel down, and perform other everyday activities. […] Symptoms are often relieved with conservative treatment, such as changes in activity levels or a therapeutic exercise program. […] The most common symptom of PFPS is a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. This pain which usually begins gradually and is frequently activity-related may be present in one or both knees. Other common symptoms include: Pain during exercise and activities that repeatedly bend the knee, such as climbing stairs, running, jumping, or squatting; Pain on the front of the knee after sitting for a long period of time with your knees bent, such as one does in a movie theater, in a car, or on an airplane; Pain related to a change in activity level or intensity, playing surface, or equipment; Popping or crackling sounds in your knee when climbing stairs or when standing up after prolonged sitting.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | NHS Lanarkshire

  https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-msk/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is the name given to a common knee condition which causes pain at the front of the knee around the area known as the patellofemoral joint. This is the joint between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). Pain is most commonly felt around or behind the kneecap. Symptoms are often experienced during activities such as sitting for too long, squatting, running, jumping and going up and down stairs. […] Pain is the main symptom of PFPS. Pain can be felt as an ache at the front of the knee which can increase to a sharper pain with certain activities. Symptoms can range in severity from mild to severe. It can affect one or both knees. […] Common symptoms include: Pain at the front of the knee, around and behind the kneecap; Worsening pain during or after increased activity or exercise; Pain after prolonged sitting; Pain when squatting or going down stairs.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome / Anterior Knee Pain | Orthopedic Surgeon | Joint Replacement Overland Park

  https://www.kcbj.com/patient-resources-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. […] The pain and stiffness it causes can make it difficult to climb stairs, kneel down, and perform other everyday activities. […] Symptoms include a generalized dull, aching pain in the knee or pain around the kneecap. Running, going down stairs, squatting, or sitting for a long time with knees bent usually increases pain. […] Crepitus (a crackling noise under the patella) may occur during knee movement. Slight swelling may be noted. […] The most common symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. This pain which usually begins gradually and is frequently activity-related may be present in one or both knees. Other common symptoms include:

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome / Anterior Knee Pain | Orthopedic Surgeon | Joint Replacement Overland Park

  https://www.kcbj.com/patient-resources-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Pain during exercise and activities that repeatedly bend the knee, such as climbing stairs, running, jumping, or squatting. […] Pain after sitting for a long period of time with your knees bent, such as one does in a movie theater or when riding on an airplane. […] Pain related to a change in activity level or intensity, playing surface, or equipment. […] Popping or crackling sounds in your knee when climbing stairs or when standing up after prolonged sitting.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17914-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-pfps

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome usually feels like dull ache at the front of your knee or on the sides near your patella (your kneecap) […] Pain in the front of your knee is the most common PFPS symptom. You might also hear or feel cracking or popping in your knees. […] Patellofemoral pain syndrome usually develops over time. The pain typically gets worse when you: Bend your knees to squat or climb stairs. Sit with your knees bent for a long time. Change your playing or training surface. Increase your activity level or training intensity. Wear new or different shoes when you’re active. […] PFPS usually feels like a dull ache at the front of your knee or on the sides near your patella. It might feel sharp or stabbing during activities or while you’re running, jumping, squatting or on stairs.

• #2 How Long Does It Take to Heal From Patellofemoral Syndrome?

  https://www.omgtb.com/patellofemoral-syndrome/

  Common symptoms include pain and swelling in the front of the knee at the patellar tendon origin at base of patella. Typically pain is felt behind the kneecap. Patients may also experience painful popping or cracking that is audible, pain commonly associated with kneeling, deep squatting or transitioning from prolonged sitting to a stand. […] It can take 6 weeks to 6-12 months to fully recover. […] The condition can recur after successful treatment and is best mitigated through continued balanced training focused on core, gluteal and quad strength and stabilization with proper hamstring and ITB flexibility to maximize proper patellar tracking, decrease stress on the patellofemoral joint and patellar tendon as well as maintain proper weight and form during exercise.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Treatment West Bloomfield, MI | Runner’s Knee Novi, MI

  https://www.drchristophercooke.com/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-orthopaedic-surgeon-sports-medicine-michigan.html

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome, also referred to as PFPS, is one of the most commonly reported knee problems, accounting for one in four knee complaints seen by orthopaedists. […] Pain in front of the knee, under and around the knee cap. […] Increased pain when walking up stairs and especially with walking down stairs. […] Increased pain with kneeling and squatting. […] Pain can worsen with activity and also occur with long bouts of inactivity. […] Pain can occur in one or both knees. […] Pain is usually described as „aching” but can also be „sharp” or „burning” pain. […] A sensation that the knee may „give out” is often reported. […] A grinding sensation can be felt or heard when the knee is extended. […] Swelling around the knee can occur but is rare.

• #2 Management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0115/p194.html

  Swelling of the knee is not characteristic of PFPS, although patients may report a sensation of stiffness, especially when the knee is flexed. A popping or catching sensation may be described. Locking of the joint is not a symptom of PFPS and suggests a meniscal tear or loose bodies. […] There are few long-term studies on the treatment of PFPS. Two studies in which patients were instructed on a program of home exercises reported successful outcomes in approximately 75 to 85 percent of patients with PFPS.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Runner’s Knee | OrthoCarolina

  https://www.orthocarolina.com/media/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-runners-knee-what-to-know

  Typically patients affected by PFPS will feel vague, diffuse unilateral or bilateral pain throughout the front of the knee that can feel like aching pain or sharp pain. […] PFPS pain can become worse during running, jumping and ascending and descending stairs. It can also increase with prolonged sitting and inactivity. One of the common symptoms is referred to as Movie Theater Sign, which is pain in the front of the knee when standing after a prolonged period of sitting with your knees bent. […] Runners might initially notice the pain after a run, and as time passes will start to have pain during running, and ultimately will reach a point where they can no longer run due to pain. […] For people who arent runners, going up and down the stairs, sitting, walking and other activities that involve flexing the knee may feel painful. […] Runners typically shouldnt increase distance more than 10-15% per week, or less for new runners.

• #2 Prognosis –

  https://patellofemoral.trekeducation.org/understanding-patellofemoral-pain/prognosis/

  Traditionally, patellofemoral pain has been considered a self-limiting condition. However, a growing body of evidence indicates that it is common for pain to continue in the long-term. […] Studies assessing young adults with patellofemoral pain indicate high rates of unfavorable recovery in the long-term. More specifically, in a group of people with patellofemoral pain who underwent evidence-based physical therapy treatment, 40% reported an unfavorable recovery after 1-year. In a more recent study, which evaluated people with patellofemoral pain at 5 to 8 years after treatment, this rate was even higher: 57% of patients reported an unfavorable recovery. […] The prognosis of adolescents with patellofemoral pain seems to be similar or even worse than adults with patellofemoral pain: about 50% to 90% of adolescents report persistence of symptoms 1 to 20 years after the initial diagnosis.

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome – Treat the cause, not the symptoms

  https://www.exakthealth.com/en-US/blog/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-treat-the-cause-not-the-symptoms

  Symptoms usually start to improve within 4 weeks of starting the right treatment plan. Mild cases can fully resolve within 6 to 8 weeks. More severe cases may take several months to recover, especially if you’ve ignored it for some time and continued to train through pain. […] Yes, but not very often. Some evidence suggests that neglecting patellofemoral pain syndrome may predispose you to develop osteoarthritis in your patellofemoral joints.

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee): Treatment and more

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319458

  Recovery time varies between individuals and depends on factors that include the severity of the symptoms and the treatments used. […] However, most cases will heal within several weeks with the use of at-home and minimally invasive therapies. […] It may take up to 5 months to completely recover, especially if the patellofemoral syndrome was brought on by physical trauma.

• #2 Prognosis –

  https://patellofemoral.trekeducation.org/understanding-patellofemoral-pain/prognosis/

  Evidence indicates that the duration of patellofemoral pain may vary, however, it reinforces that this is not self-limiting condition. Patellofemoral pain treatments including exercise and adjunct treatments (such as foot orthoses, knee brace, patellar taping) can be effective in short, medium and long-term. It is possible that the key factor for better long-term outcomes is to continue using these effective treatments, individually targeted to the patients impairments. Also, educate patients to continually manage their exercise load and address risk factors even after treatment may be a good option to avoid patellofemoral pain recurrence. […] Some evidence demonstrates that the presence of certain factors may indicate a worse prognosis for the condition even after treatment. Longer symptom duration (12 months) and worse self-reported function (Anterior Knee Pain Scale -AKPS score of less than 70/100) predicts poor prognosis at 58-years after treatment. In addition, the severity of usual or resting pain (Visual Analogue Scale score greater than 35/100) and the severity of worst or activity-related pain (Visual Analogue Scale score greater than 60/100) predicts poor prognosis at 1-years after treatment.

• #2 Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

  https://patient.info/bones-joints-muscles/knee-pain-patellofemoral-pain

  Running, especially downhill, squatting and certain sports can all set it off – anything that leads to the patella being compressed against the lower part of the thighbone. […] The pain may be brought on by sitting still for long periods. For example, after going to the cinema or for a long drive, when it will be worse when starting to move about again. […] There may be a grating or grinding feeling, or sounds in your knee when it bends and straightens. This is called crepitus. There may also be a clicking feel or sound. […] Sometimes there is puffiness or swelling around the kneecap. […] The range of motion of the knee is usually normal. […] The outlook (prognosis) was thought to be good and that most people got better after 4-6 months with simple treatments such as physiotherapy. However, recent studies suggest that over 50% of people still report pain and difficulties with their knee 5-8 years after physiotherapy treatment. Ongoing research is looking into how this picture can be improved.

• #2 Patellofemoral Syndrome: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/308471-overview

  Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is characterized by a group of symptoms that contribute to anterior knee pain. The pain is associated with positions of the knee that result in increased or misdirected mechanical forces between the patella (kneecap) and femur. […] Knee pain is the most common presentation of PFS. The pain characteristically is located behind the kneecap (ie, retropatellar) and most often manifests during activities that require knee flexion and forceful contraction of the quadriceps (ie, squats, ascending/descending stairs, running). […] PFS is often successfully treated with conservative measures. The most cited factors predicting poor outcomes are a longer symptom period prior to intervention, higher baseline pain severity, and poor function.

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome: a review of current issues – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10565551/

  There are several types of clinical manifestation of pain, and therefore a differentiated documentation of the patient’s pain symptoms is necessary. […] The most common symptoms in patients with PFPS are pain during and after physical activity, during bodyweight loading of the lower extremities in walking up/down stairs and squatting, and in sitting with the knees flexed. […] Decreased knee extensor strength is a common finding in patients with PFPS.

• #2 Knee Pain due to Patellofemoral Disorders & Treatments | HSS

  https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_patellofemoral-disorders.asp

  Pain, swelling, stiffness or a buckling sensation in the knee can signal the presence of a wide variety of conditions or injuries that may affect the general population. […] those who develop patellofemoral knee arthritis, often have specific complaints such as: Pain using stairs (especially down), going from sitting to standing, and sitting for long periods. […] Patellofemoral pain and instability can easily progress to patellofemoral arthritis if left untreated, individuals with these symptoms are advised to seek early evaluation.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Conditions | UCSF Health

  https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome occurs when the patella cartilage is stressed by overuse or poor alignment. […] The most common symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is a dull ache under the kneecap while walking down stairs, squatting or getting up after sitting for a long time. In addition, your knee may catch when bending, and you may experience a painful grating or creaking sensation. […] Although many physically active people notice symptoms when starting a new activity or increasing their level of intensity, people who dont exercise may also experience patellofemoral pain simply doing their daily activities. […] The vast majority of people as high as 90 percent recover fully from patellofemoral pain and are able to resume their previous activities. Most active people respond to nonsurgical treatments.

• #2 Prognosis –

  https://patellofemoral.trekeducation.org/understanding-patellofemoral-pain/prognosis/

  Identifying which factors are associated with chronicity and symptoms severity is important to develop preventive strategies aiming to improve the long-term prognosis of patellofemoral pain. […] Important note: Health professionals need to educate patients that patellofemoral pain is not always self-limiting, especially those with long symptoms duration (12 months) and worse symptoms and function.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  https://www.kirkchiro.com/conditions/knee-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  People suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) have a lopsided tug of war going on in the muscles around their knee. PFPS develops when there’s an imbalance in the strength of muscles that move the patella (kneecap) in its groove as people bend and straighten their leg. The stronger muscle can never quite win the war, but it tugs the patella into an irregular gliding pattern. Like a train that runs off the tracks, the off-track patella still moves, but moves with a grinding friction. […] Patients with PFPS can display a variety of symptoms. Usually, they complain of an aching pain in and around the kneecap. The pain tends to worsen after they sit in the same position for a while with their knees flexed, and also after they do physical activities. In the most extreme cases, patients’ knees can give out, which usually happens after they walk down a flight of stairs or increase their level of physical activity.

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome

  https://www.mediaustralia.com.au/health/diagnosis-therapy/knee-pain/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Painful conditions over the front of the knee or the kneecap. The term patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFSS) is used to define pain in the patellar groove between the thigh and the kneecap. Patients with this syndrome mostly describe pain next to, behind or under the kneecap. The pain mainly occurs when climbing stairs, after long periods of sitting or in connection with sporting activities. Young active sporty women are affected particularly often. The pain is felt behind, next to or under the kneecap. Symptoms onset above all after long periods of sitting or resting the knee joint (start-up pain), but also in connection with sporting activities or when climbing stairs. Young active sporty women are affected particularly often. The following risk factors predispose to the patellofemoral pain syndrome: Anomalies of the patellar groove or the shape of the patella this prevents the kneecap gliding in the centre of the patellar groove

• #2 What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – Symptoms & Diagnosis – El Paso Manual Physical Therapy

  https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/what-is-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-symptoms-diagnosis/

  If youve got patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, all three of these things were happening to you, youve got the crunchy knee, youve got the pain right behind the knee, and then you can reproduce the pain by pressing on your kneecap. […] If yours is hurting when you press on it, youve got irritated cartilage, or damaged cartilage, theres something wrong with your cartilage back there. […] And being able to analyze a muscle imbalance and treated properly does take some specialist skill. But typically, the imbalance that I see in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome or kneecap pain is their quads are way too strong in their glutes for their button muscles are quite weak. […] But just for me myself, I started having knee pain when I was 17-18 years old just doing high school sports and sports on my own. […] If youre looking for these exercises, weve linked a video that talks about exactly what exercises to do for patellofemoral Pain Syndrome right here in the description below.

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome

  https://www.mediaustralia.com.au/health/diagnosis-therapy/knee-pain/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Lax ligamentous apparatus (hypermobility of the kneecap) […] High patella […] Imbalance between the inner and the outer muscles over the front of the thigh the shortened muscles pull the kneecap to the side over the tendons. The result: instability of the kneecap. Most cases of lateralisation or subluxation of the kneecap are treated conservatively, i.e. without an operation. The patient wears a knee support (for lateralisation) or a knee orthosis (for dislocation) to stabilise the kneecap and the knee joint. If the kneecap dislocates once or even several times, an operation may be considered. It is also important to correct the direction of pull on the kneecap.

• #2 What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? | Summit Health

  https://www.summithealth.com/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Pain in the front of or around the knee is the main symptom of PFPS. The pain usually appears while: […] Pain is also typically present after activity. Crepitusa popping or cracking sound in a jointis another possible symptom of PFPS. […] PFPS can frequently present when stepping up activity level, such as training more often or running/ biking longer distances. […] PFPS is more common in adolescents and young adults; knee pain in older people is more often caused by arthritis. Women are more likely than men to develop PFPS.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Children’s Mercy Kansas City

  https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/orthopedics/sports-medicine/injury-management/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome can also result from direct trauma such as falling onto the kneecap or hitting the knee. […] The most common symptoms are pain during and/or after activity and pain or stiffness after prolonged sitting or standing. There may also be a grinding or popping feeling under the kneecap, and some people may experience mild swelling. […] The pain is usually worse when kneeling, walking downhill or going up and down stairs. […] In general, the longer your child has symptoms before the start of treatment, the longer it will take to get better.

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome: symptoms, signs and solutions

  https://epitact.co.uk/knee/patellar-syndrome/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-symptoms-signs

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common knee conditions and concerns 25% to 40% of all knee problems in sports medicine. However, the signs and symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome are non-specific and can complicate the diagnosis. Patellofemoral pain syndrome causes anterior knee pain: it appears at the front of the knee and is felt behind or around the kneecap. This knee symptom of PFPS is said to be mechanical: it comes with movements, for example during the flexion or extension of the knee. Knee pain during flexion (e.g.: descending or climbing stairs or squatting) usually help to make the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome. This condition often becomes chronic, with up to 91% of individuals reporting continued knee pain. Because of the maltracking of the kneecap during movements, inflammation of some tissues within the joint can increase pain. Joint instability is another sign or symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome. It can be defined as an abnormal joint mobility of the kneecap in the trochlea. It gives the sensation that the knee is giving out, this is also called knee buckling. This instability increases stresses on the joint, which intensify patellofemoral pain. Joint locking (the full extension of the knee is painful and impossible) is often and especially a symptom of patellofemoral diseases. Joint cracking can also be a symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome. The anterior knee pain is not a specific knee symptom of PFPS. For example, a pain in front of the knee can be caused by a disease of the meniscus, quadriceps tendonitis or patellar tendonitis. To ease the painful knee symptoms of PFPS, you should first identify the movements and factors that are responsible for its onset. This is often benign but it can be a sign or a symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondropathy or patellofemoral osteoarthritis, for example.

• #2 What Is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & How Can You Alleviate It?

  https://upswinghealth.com/conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  With patellofemoral pain syndrome, you usually experience a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. This pain typically begins gradually, often first with running or jumping and then with other physical activities, such as going up and down stairs or squatting. Pain can also occur with sitting for long periods of time, like when you’re driving. Sometimes you will feel the pain after hearing popping or crackling sounds in the knee. […] Climbing stairs, kneeling down, or engaging in your favorite sports can be difficult when you have this type of pain.

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints/leg-and-foot-problems-and-conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition that causes pain behind or around the kneecap. […] These can vary from person to person. People may experience some or all of these symptoms including: pain beneath or around the kneecap especially on climbing up and down stairs, kneeling and squatting. […] If your patellofemoral pain syndrome hasn’t improved within 6 weeks, or it’s got worse, after following this advice, talk to a healthcare professional about your symptoms.

• #2 Sports Medicine: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/sports-medicine-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS) is pain in the knee due to increased pressure between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). […] Pain can result when the kneecap moves side to side. […] Signs and Symptoms: pain around or underneath the kneecap, pain that gets worse with standing or sitting for long periods, pain when jumping, running, squatting or climbing stairs, usually achy pain but it can also be sharp, the knee feels like it gives way or catches. […] Call your health care provider or the Sports Medicine team at 614-355-6000 if: symptoms get worse or do not improve after 6 to 8 weeks despite treatment, new, unexplained systems develop.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0115/p88.html

  In a meta-analysis, the presence of pain with squatting was the most sensitive physical examination finding for PFPS, and a positive result on the patellar tilt test carried the highest positive likelihood ratio. […] Treatment of PFPS should focus on early pain relief. Relative rest, ice, and analgesics are recommended to reduce pain, but physical therapy is the cornerstone of treatment. […] A Cochrane review concluded that patients who exercise generally have improvement in short-term and long-term pain, both at rest and with activity, when compared with those who do not exercise. Exercise regimens should focus on the hip, trunk, and knee. […] Kinesiotaping can temporarily help improve patellar maltracking in athletes, although it is likely more beneficial earlier in the course of PFPS.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  https://www.kirkchiro.com/conditions/knee-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Another potential cause of PFPS is flat feet. If you have flat feet, it can cause your tibia (shinbone) to rotate inward, which places extra pressure on the muscles around the knee and possibly exaggerates muscle imbalances and patella grinding. […] Fortunately, studies show that 80% of PFPS sufferers respond well to non-invasive treatment, and chiropractors regularly care for patients with a variety of non-invasive techniques. If your chiropractor has diagnosed you with PFPS, he or she will probably combine these non-invasive techniques with rehabilitative exercises to get the patella back on track.

• #2 Reddit – The heart of the internet

  https://www.reddit.com/r/AdvancedRunning/comments/c7e5fc/people_who_have_had_runners_knee_how_quickly_did/

  Hi all, as the title says, Im wondering how quickly do the symptoms of runners knee go away? I was diagnosed with Patellofemoral Syndrome about a month and a half ago. There was clicking in the side of my knee, a dull pain all over knee cap which got aggravated while running or climbing down stairs and some muscle soreness (Had got that after running an ultra without trail running experience). Doctor prescribed anti inflammatory meds for a week which did bring down the pain. Two weeks in, most of the dull knee pain was gone but the clicking continued and the there was still some residual pain on the top of my knee cap. It has been another 4 weeks since that and there has been NO improvement in the pain. I have not been running or doing any impact activity. Also, the MRI and the X-ray was absolutely clear. This has been incredibly sucky for me not being able to run. So can someone who has gone through PFS share their experience? Thanks a ton!

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome – Runner’s Knee

  https://www.running-physio.com/pfps1/

  The aim here is to reduce load by modifying or reducing aggravating movements. For some, if their pain is severe, this may mean stopping running and avoiding kneeling, squatting etc for at least a few days until things settle. […] If you do continue to run try and stick to what is pain-free rather than continually aggravating it by running in pain. […] Now the tricky bit you’ve reduced load and settled your symptoms, many people just get back out running again. Sometimes this is fine, often though, unless the cause is addressed, the symptoms return. […] Potential causes; Training error ah, that old chestnut! We all know it, too much, too soon, too little rest. PFPS can be caused by an increase in distance, speed or intensity of training. Hill work is a common cause as descending hills has a high patellofemoral load. […] Muscle weakness there are 2 main groups to consider quads and glutes (mainly Gluteus Medius but also Gluteus Maximus). […] Poor movement control and timing of muscle contraction poor single leg balance and control of single knee dip are common in PFPS. […] Reduced flexibility the movement of the knee cap is affected by tissues that attach to it (quads, ITB) and around the knee area (hamstring and calf muscles).

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Baylor Scott & White Health

  https://www.bswhealth.com/conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a term to describe pain that occurs around your kneecap, or patella. Typically, PFPS causes pain and stiffness in the front of the knee that can lead to difficulty with normal activities such as kneeling, squatting, going up and down stairs, and even getting up from a chair or couch. […] Knee pain from patellofemoral pain syndrome feels like a dull ache over the front of the knee. It comes about gradually over time and is typically related to sporting or aggravating activities. People may experience pain in one or both knees. It is also associated with stiffness and popping, cracking or crunching sounds. […] The pain often worsens over the front of the knee with repetitive knee bending from squatting or climbing stairs, sitting with bent knees for significant periods, changing your training or playing on harder surfaces, increasing your activity level or training intensity, and wearing new or different shoes during physical activity. […] The timeline varies from person to person, but runners knee may recover over 6-12 weeks if caught and treated early but may persist for months in more chronic conditions.

• #2 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Strive Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine

  https://striveto.ca/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is pain in the front part of the knee, around the knee cap. […] Common symptoms of PFPS include: Pain around the kneecap, Pain following prolonged sitting (theatre sign), Pain with squatting activities and stairs, Clicking/cracking around the kneecap. […] Timelines for recovery from PFPS can vary, and often depend on how long you had symptoms before seeking treatment and how irritable (easily bothered) your pain is. Generally, someone with newer symptoms can recover in 4-6 weeks following the timelines of muscle strengthening. Someone who has been dealing with their knee pain for a while may take closer to 3 months before feeling like they are consistently on top of their pain. So the sooner you start, the better!

• #2 Patellofemoral pain syndrome

  https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common causes of pain at the front of the knee. It is common in both men and women and can affect one or both knees. […] There is often a gradual onset of patellofemoral pain. The pain varies and may be dull and aching, or sharp and shooting. […] Common symptoms include: Pain at the front of the knee, around and behind your kneecap, Worsening pain during or after increased activity or exercise, Pain after prolonged sitting, Pain going up and down stairs, Some people get a clicking or grinding noise when they bend or straighten the knee. This is not causing damage to your knee joint and it is important to keep moving to improve your symptoms. […] It may take up to 12 weeks of exercise rehabilitation to make a significant improvement in the knee symptoms but you should see some gradual improvements along the way.

• #3 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0115/p88.html

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain encountered in the outpatient setting in adolescents and adults younger than 60 years. The cardinal feature of PFPS is pain in or around the anterior knee that intensifies when the knee is flexed during weight-bearing activities. The pain of PFPS often worsens with prolonged sitting or descending stairs. […] The cardinal feature of PFPS is pain in or around the anterior knee that intensifies when the knee is flexed during weight-bearing activities. Patients may also have pain or stiffness exacerbated by prolonged sitting with the knee in flexion. […] Undiagnosed PFPS can cause limitations in daily physical activity and ability to exercise. […] A retrospective review of an orthopedic database including more than 30 million patients in the United States between 2007 and 2011 estimated the incidence of PFPS to be 1.75 million patients, or about 6%.

• #3 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Symptoms & Treatment | UPMC

  https://www.upmc.com/services/orthopaedics/conditions/patellofemoral-pain

  The most common symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is a dull ache underneath your kneecap while walking down stairs, squatting, or getting up after sitting for long periods of time. […] In addition, your knee may catch when bending, and you may experience a painful grating or creaking sensation. […] If conservative treatments of your runner’s knee are not effective and your symptoms continue to worsen, surgery may be needed to correct malalignment of the patella.

• #3 Patellofemoral pain syndrome – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20350792

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome usually causes a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. The following can increase the pain: […] The knee pain often increases when running, walking up or down stairs, sitting for long periods, or squatting. […] If the knee pain doesn’t improve within a few days or it gets harder to move the knee, call your health care provider.

• #3 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Runner’s Knee | OrthoCarolina

  https://www.orthocarolina.com/media/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-runners-knee-what-to-know

  Typically patients affected by PFPS will feel vague, diffuse unilateral or bilateral pain throughout the front of the knee that can feel like aching pain or sharp pain. […] PFPS pain can become worse during running, jumping and ascending and descending stairs. It can also increase with prolonged sitting and inactivity. One of the common symptoms is referred to as Movie Theater Sign, which is pain in the front of the knee when standing after a prolonged period of sitting with your knees bent. […] Runners might initially notice the pain after a run, and as time passes will start to have pain during running, and ultimately will reach a point where they can no longer run due to pain. […] For people who arent runners, going up and down the stairs, sitting, walking and other activities that involve flexing the knee may feel painful. […] Runners typically shouldnt increase distance more than 10-15% per week, or less for new runners.

• #3 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Treatment West Bloomfield, MI | Runner’s Knee Novi, MI

  https://www.drchristophercooke.com/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-orthopaedic-surgeon-sports-medicine-michigan.html

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome, also referred to as PFPS, is one of the most commonly reported knee problems, accounting for one in four knee complaints seen by orthopaedists. […] Pain in front of the knee, under and around the knee cap. […] Increased pain when walking up stairs and especially with walking down stairs. […] Increased pain with kneeling and squatting. […] Pain can worsen with activity and also occur with long bouts of inactivity. […] Pain can occur in one or both knees. […] Pain is usually described as „aching” but can also be „sharp” or „burning” pain. […] A sensation that the knee may „give out” is often reported. […] A grinding sensation can be felt or heard when the knee is extended. […] Swelling around the knee can occur but is rare.

• #3 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee) | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/sports-medicine/conditions/knee/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is an umbrella term for pain under or around the patella (kneecap). Commonly seen in athletes, patellofemoral pain syndrome can worsen with running, jumping, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs, or sitting for extended periods. […] Pain around the kneecap is the most common symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome. The pain can develop over time and increases with activity, especially when bending the knee, sitting for an extended period, or performing actions on hard surfaces. […] Along with pain, some patients have a tender kneecap and experience a rubbing or clicking of the kneecap during movement. […] Not treating patellofemoral pain syndrome can lead to increased pain and the potential for additional damage to the knee. Typically, at-home treatments provide relief for patellofemoral pain syndrome. Activities that cause pain should be avoided or modified. […] A typical case of patellofemoral pain syndrome can take four to six weeks to heal, but more extreme cases may take many months.

• #3 Knee Pain due to Patellofemoral Disorders & Treatments | HSS

  https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_patellofemoral-disorders.asp

  Pain, swelling, stiffness or a buckling sensation in the knee can signal the presence of a wide variety of conditions or injuries that may affect the general population. […] those who develop patellofemoral knee arthritis, often have specific complaints such as: Pain using stairs (especially down), going from sitting to standing, and sitting for long periods. […] Patellofemoral pain and instability can easily progress to patellofemoral arthritis if left untreated, individuals with these symptoms are advised to seek early evaluation.

• #3 Sports Medicine: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/sports-medicine-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome

  Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS) is pain in the knee due to increased pressure between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). […] Pain can result when the kneecap moves side to side. […] Signs and Symptoms: pain around or underneath the kneecap, pain that gets worse with standing or sitting for long periods, pain when jumping, running, squatting or climbing stairs, usually achy pain but it can also be sharp, the knee feels like it gives way or catches. […] Call your health care provider or the Sports Medicine team at 614-355-6000 if: symptoms get worse or do not improve after 6 to 8 weeks despite treatment, new, unexplained systems develop.

• #3 Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee): Treatment and more

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319458

  Recovery time varies between individuals and depends on factors that include the severity of the symptoms and the treatments used. […] However, most cases will heal within several weeks with the use of at-home and minimally invasive therapies. […] It may take up to 5 months to completely recover, especially if the patellofemoral syndrome was brought on by physical trauma.

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