Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
The patella is more commonly known as the kneecap. The patella has an important duty to link the quadriceps to the tibia. It is positioned in the patellar groove acting as a lever and therefore creating a mechanical advantage for the quadriceps muscle. Patellofemoral syndrome usually presents with sensations of the patella “slipping away” or feeling loose with movement of the knee. Individuals will typically describe anterior knee pain with motions.
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