Patellofemoral pain syndrome
is the pain that can be felt around and on the kneecap. This is also known as
the anterior knee pain syndrome, as this can be mostly observed among active
individuals and runners. This mostly tends to show when palliative does not
track or move seamlessly, which can again affect the femur's alignment.
Symptoms of
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: ' Some of the most common
symptoms of PFPS include provoking the front of your knee pain while climbing
stairs, sitting for a long time, and bending the knees. Again, this is a time
when you need to seek medical assistance if the pain persists.
Some of the common signs
like:
- Weakness of legs
- Numbness
- Severe swelling
How To prevent? For preventing Patellofemoral
pain syndrome (PFPS), you have to skip excessive training or increase physical
activities. There is a need to have strength in the muscles to meet the demand
of daily activities. Make sure you are wearing the right kind of shoe to get
the support and the shock absorption ability.
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How To Treat? When you have the doctors
with knowledge on this particular aspect, they will be checking your medical
history and doing the physical examination. This will help them to find out the
reason and therefore offer treatments accordingly.
Listening to the doctor's
words and following the prescribed exercise can be worthwhile in treating the
condition and helping you to enjoy it throughout.
To learn more about this condition and our capabilities to assist, speak to our practice at
+65 6734 8168 or send an email to
email@footandankledoctor.com.sg