November’s Performance Topic
November’s Performance Topic
Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain goes by many different names such as patellofemoral syndrome, chondromalacia patellae, and patellar tendonitis to name a few. The problem with anterior knee pain aside from its debilitating nature is how it is often treated. Far too often the treatment protocol is aimed at treating the site of pain, the knee joint itself. In reality, problems at the ankle and hip can ultimately manifest as knee pain. Research has shown that symptoms of anterior knee pain in adolescents and middle-aged adults are a risk factor for early onset degenerative arthritis of the knee.
Common findings in people with anterior knee pain:
- Poor ankle mobility
- Poor hip mobility
- Poor hip rotation strength (internal and external)
- Decreased inner thigh strength
- Gluteal muscle tightness
- Quadriceps overactivity
- Hamstring weakness
If you’ve been experiencing knee pain that’s making it harder to stick with your workout program, call or stop by Performance Chiropractic Center today
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