Anterior knee pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome)

Diffuse pain at the front of the knee, especially when climbing stairs or sitting for long periods? Anterior knee pain is common—and highly treatable.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome involves pain around the kneecap without clear structural damage. The cause is usually a combination of muscle weakness, movement control, and load—not a “broken” knee.

Diffuse pain at the front of or behind the kneecap, worsened by climbing stairs (especially downstairs), squatting, or after sitting for a long time with a bent knee.

Muscular imbalances (often weak hip and thigh muscles), training errors, and unfavorable leg axis control. Rapid increases in training load also play a role.

Through a movement analysis, we identify the cause within your movement control. With targeted evidence-based training, we strengthen the hips and thighs and improve the leg axis; manual therapy provides accompanying relief.

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