Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

Question 1

What is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) often aggravated by?

Answer 1

• Walking up stairs
• Squatting
• Prolonged flexion

Question 2

Where can pain be found in a patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)?

Answer 2

• Retropatella
  OR
• Around the patella

Question 3

What are some common contributing factors to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)?

Answer 3

• Patella Alta (high)
• Reduced quads flexibility
• Increased knee valgus on landing
• Trochlea morphology
• Patella Baja (low)
• Reduced Gastroc flexibility
• Overload
• Osteochondral defects
• Quads weakness
• Hip abductor weakness
• Gluteal weakness

Question 4

What are the best diagnostic factors for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) following an objective assessment?

Answer 4

• Muscle weakness
• Muscle tightness
• Functional tests