Patellar taping and bracing are thought to reduce chronic knee pain by increasing the patellofemoral contact area, which reduces stress in the knee joint. These interventions are popular, low-cost ...

Kneecap pain can be caused by trauma, but often it is caused by poor positioning of the kneecap. The kneecap is positioned ...

This week we are going to revisit a common and recurrent issue in the physical therapy clinic, that of patellofemoral problems. Patellofemoral problems are problems that occur between the kneecap and ...

Objectives: To investigate the effect of patellar taping on the amplitude of electromyographic activity (EMG) of vasti activation in subjects with and without patellofemoral pain (PFP). Methods: Ten ...

Each year up to 70% of runners experience a musculoskeletal injury. Approximately 50% of all injuries involve the knee joint and patellofemoral pain (PFP) is the most common injury. Increased ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . During the symposium Patellofemoral Arthrosis, Dr. Ramon Ferran Montserrat moderated presentations by: Philippe ...