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Sports
Medicine Advisor
Treating
Patellofemoral Pain
With any overuse injury
to the lower extremity, abnormal foot biomechanics are the main cause.
Correcting them should be the first step in treating patellofemoral
pain. The
use of custom foot orthotics are recommended to help correct this
abnormality.
Patella tracking must
also be addressed with regards to patellofemoral pain. The vastus medialus oblique has an important role in
correct tracking of the patella. Patellar taping and patellar knee
braces help to control symptoms, however, strengthening of the vastus
medialus is the most important aspect in controlling patellofemoral
pain. Stretching of the hamstrings and IT band are also recommended.
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