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[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 15px 0px 5px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”2/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false”]Overview[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]Patellofemoral Syndrome (PFP), or “Runners Knee” is caused when the kneecap (patella) rubs unevenly against the thigh bone (femur) causing pain. This is more common in young females.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_gap size=”100px”][x_image type=”none” src=”http://ojaihealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PFPS.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 15px 0px 5px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”Causes” open=”false”]Patellofemoral Syndrome can occur due to an injury or slowly worsening symptoms. A primary cause for PFP is poor alignment of the joint due to weak hip and trunk muscles causing a “knocked-knee” position when using the knee, especially for landing or jumping. The condition can also be related to overuse or degenerative disease. Inadequate conditioning including stretching and muscle tightness can contribute to the injury. [/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Symptoms” open=”false”]

[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Treatment” open=”false”]Muscle unevenness needs to be addressed with prescribed strength training exercises. Gentle stretching of the hip and calf may also improve the condition.

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