27/08/2026
RUNNERS KNEE
aka Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
What is it?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is pain that is felt at
the front of the knee typically around
the knee cap (patella)
Your patella sits inside the tendon of your quadriceps muscles in and glides along a small groove in the front of your thigh bone (femur)
Tight, overused muscles around the knee can cause the patella to move outside this groove causing pain
Symptoms include:
Pain when kneeling or squatting
Pain walking up or down stairs
Pain when sitting with bent knee for extended periods
Pain is worse when trying to increase activities like running
Causes:
Tightness or weakness in the muscles around the knee (particularly your quadriceps)
Sudden increase in activity level without proper training
Poor running or jumping form
Your therapist can assess your movements and the muscles around the area to determine the potential cause of your knee pain
Followed by using soft tissue release techniques on the muscles around the knee and a comprehensive home exercise plan
Book in by calling reception on 5975 7867 or online at www.healthwisetherapies.com.au