Solving the Patellofemoral Mystery

Previously described as the “ black hole of orthopedics ” by Dr. Scott Dye, the patellofemoral joint continues to cause dysfunction for patients and confusion for clinicians.  Patellofemoral pain syndrome is often described as a diagnosis that tends to result in poor outcomes.  Despite years of research and attention to the joint, the vague use of the term “patellofemoral pain syndrome” continues to be prevalently abused used to categorize patients. 

I am working on my new series of posts dedicated to the patellofemoral joint.  I expect the first post in the next day or two and the series rolling out over the course of the next month, similar to my series on SLAP lesions.

In this series, we will discuss the evaluation and treatment of the patellofemoral joint with topics ranging from differential diagnosis to treatment strategies that can be applied to any rehabilitation or fitness program.  My goal will be to develop an easy to understand and implement system to treat patellofemoral pain based on an accurate differential diagnosis and an understanding of the normal biomechanics of the joint.  

Solving the Patellofemoral Mystery

• Part 1: Introduction – Solving the patellofemoral mystery
• Part 2: What causes patellofemoral pain?
• Part 3: Principles of patellofemoral joint rehabilitation
• Part 4: Differential diagnosis of patellofemoral pain
• Part 5: Specific treatment guidelines for patellofemoral pain
• Part 6: Biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint – clinical implications
• Part 7: Understanding the clinical implications of the proximal and distal kinetic chain on patellofemoral

I hope you enjoy, stay tuned…

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