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Runner's knee aka. patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) are both terms for describing pain that arises from the anterior knee & knee cap area. The patellofemoral joint of our knee is meant to handle large compressive forces, however, if the demand for the knee exceeds its capacity then you can start to run into problems. Classic signs of PFPS are pain at the front of knee which can typically be aggravated with bending of the knee past 90 degrees. I had a runner's knee 3 months ago, and these exer

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Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), is a common condition that causes pain at the front of the knee, often around or behind the kneecap. Although the patellofemoral joint is designed to handle high levels of force, issues arise when the load placed on the knee exceeds what it can currently tolerate. The first step in managing PFPS is load management — that means temporarily reducing or modifying the activities that aggravate your symptoms, giving the knee a chance to recover.

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