How to Treat Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It is prone to a variety of sports related injuries such as sprains and fractures. The more common injury is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), which is pain under and around the knee cap. The pain worsens with continued activity such as descending stairs, or walking. There are several ways to treat PFPS, which can help to treat the condition.

Instructions

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  Get physical therapy for your pain. It is shown that physical therapy is effective in treating Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS.) The rehabilitation program focuses on correcting maltracking (un-alignment of the patella in the groove of the leg bone during knee movement) during knee movement of the patella while strengthening of quadriceps if it's required.

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  Consume an anti-inflammatory drug called Analgesics, used primarily for PFPS patients. This can be taken at the beginning stages of the treatment for symptoms that show during daily routines as well as for symptoms, which were exacerbated even with the use of ice packs.

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  Apply knee braces. A variety of braces, sleeves, and straps can be used for treating PFPS. The bracing for the knees can provide the patient with symptomatic relief.

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  Do patellar Taping to improve alignment and quadriceps function. This helps as a support to strengthen weakening joints and muscles in the area during time of treatment. In doing so it will assist in keeping the patella lined up to the groove of the knee area.

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  Consult a surgeon for those whose PFPS symptoms persist despite having completed at least six to 12 months of rehabilitation. Since it is essential that the surgery address the individual traits of patellar maltracking in each patient, consultation should be obtained from a experience surgeon with experience treating patellofemoral joint disorders.