Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
University
Shawnee State University
Major
Physical Therapist Assistant program
Keywords:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Physical Therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Abstract
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), as noted by researchers at the Mayo Clinic, is a condition characterized by pain occurring in the anterior portion of the knee specifically in the patellar region. Children and young teenagers are at an increased risk of developing the condition compared to older individuals, and females are two times more likely to develop this syndrome than males. Naturally, considering these chief complaints, one of the primary focuses of physical therapy treatment for PFPS is improving strength and reducing pain. Different options are available to address a loss of strength caused by pain, but the most effective methods among the research includes specific therapeutic exercise programs and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques. We have designed a mock experiment to discuss the benefits of each of these treatment approaches to find what works the best at improving strength/function and pain.
Faculty Mentor Name
Ryan Walker
Faculty Mentor Title
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Faculty Mentor Academic Department
Rehabilitation and Sport Professions
Recommended Citation
Nause, Kayla; Johnson, Adrianna; Cotton, Samantha; and Elliott, Teah, "Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome" (2019). Celebration of Scholarship. 1.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2019/day1poster/1
Location
Morris UC Lobby
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Morris UC Lobby
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), as noted by researchers at the Mayo Clinic, is a condition characterized by pain occurring in the anterior portion of the knee specifically in the patellar region. Children and young teenagers are at an increased risk of developing the condition compared to older individuals, and females are two times more likely to develop this syndrome than males. Naturally, considering these chief complaints, one of the primary focuses of physical therapy treatment for PFPS is improving strength and reducing pain. Different options are available to address a loss of strength caused by pain, but the most effective methods among the research includes specific therapeutic exercise programs and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques. We have designed a mock experiment to discuss the benefits of each of these treatment approaches to find what works the best at improving strength/function and pain.