21 Apr Are you experiencing pain in the front of your knees
Are you experiencing pain in the front of your knees
Are you struggling to climb up stairs 
“Runner’s Knee” 
or “Jumper’s Knee”, refers to pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap. The medical term for “Runner’s Knee” is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, and it may be present in one or both knees.
The most common symptom of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee, which usually begins gradually and is frequently activity-related. Other common symptoms include:
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 sitting in a car 
for a long time or when traveling in a plane overseas.
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.
There are different causes of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, such as overuse caused by vigorous physical activities that put repeated stress on the knee —such as jogging, squatting, and climbing stairs. Or abnormal tracking of the kneecap in the knee joint, so that the knee cap is pushed out to one side of the knee joint when the knee is bent. Or muscular imbalances or weaknesses, especially in the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh.
The Good News 
is that Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or “Runner’s Knee” can be effectively treated by Physiotherapy. The Key is to have the cause of your knee pain correctly diagnosed by an Expert Physiotherapist
, so that the correct treatment is provided. Here at My Favourite Physio, our Expert Physiotherapists get great outcomes for our patients with Knee Pain!
So if you are sick of “Runner’s Knee” or ” Jumper’s Knee” holding you back and stopping you from performing at your best, why not reach out to one of Our Expert Physiotherapists 
on (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to find out how we can help you today.
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