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Anterior knee pain infographic
1. Anterior knee pain
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Accounts for up to 74% of knee pain in sport with adolescents2
Incidence f:m - 2.23:1
Difficult to treat – early intervention important2
o 40% have unsatisfactory outcome at 12 months if not treated
o 70 - 90% have recurrent or chronic pain. Early intervention is important
Aggravated by2
o Sitting prolonged
o Descending or ascending steps
o Running
o Squatting
o Wearing high heels
o Jumping
Possible causes1
o Impaired quadriceps function
o Excessive femoral internal
rotation
o Impaired soft tissue restraints
o Abnormal PFJ anatomy
o Altered hip kinematics
o Suboptimal foot mechanics
o Overstress
o Altered trunk mechanics
o Iatrogenic
o Muscle tightness
Non-operative Treatment1,2,3
o Structure dependent
o General principles
o Education
o Unload pain generator
o Correct foot biomechanics
o Muscle retraining