latrobe.edu.au Objective Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) often results in reduced functional performance. There is growing evidence for the use of foot orthoses to treat this multifactorial ...

Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common overuse injury in runners. Recent research suggests that hip mechanics play a role in the development of this syndrome. Currently, ...

On one hand, you hear people say that running can be bad for your knees over time. On the other hand, you hear that running strengthens your joints. Which is it? The post Is running bad for your knees ...

Research finds that use of a patellofemoral knee brace can improve pain symptoms and bone marrow lesions in patients with a type of osteoarthritis of the knee. Research finds that use of a ...

Degenerative patellofemoral conditions such as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS ... In cases where patients benefit from arch supports or orthotics the correction needed is usually minor.

More common reasons for pain and injury in runners’ knees are patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS). The iliotibial band helps with knee stabilization and hip ...