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Patellofemoral
Pain Syndrome
by Whitney Lowe |
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One of the more common causes of anterior
knee pain is a patellar tracking disorder, often referred to as
patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). This condition may be painful
on its own, or lead to other painful problems such as chondromalacia
patellae or osteoarthritis in the knee. Tracking disorders are
commonly a result of soft-tissue dysfunction. Consequently, massage
therapy can play an important role in addressing this condition.
In this article we will explore the pathology of PFPS and examine
various soft-tissue strategies for its relief.