Condition
Evidence-based assessment and exercise prescription for patellofemoral pain.
ICD-10-CM: M22.2
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common cause of pain around or behind the kneecap, often felt with running, squatting, stairs, or sitting for long periods. It usually builds gradually rather than from a single injury, and while it can be persistent, it responds well to the right exercise.
Physiotherapy is the mainstay of treatment, using targeted strengthening and load management to settle symptoms and restore comfortable movement. In this guide we cover evidence-based assessment and exercise prescription for patellofemoral pain — practical guidance for clinicians and clear explanations so patients understand what's driving their knee pain and how to build back to activity.
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is among the most frequently encountered presentations in musculoskeletal practice, affecting individuals across the lifespan from adolescence to older adulthood.
