Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common overuse injury in runners. Recent research suggests that hip mechanics play a role in the development of this syndrome. Currently, ...

Patellofemoral stress syndrome (PFSS), also known as "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee," is a type of overuse injury that causes pain in the soft tissues and bone in the front of the knee.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is also called runner’s knee or jumper’s knee because it is commonly associated with athletes, though nonathletes can get it, too. While this injury is ...

Quadriceps atrophy is a commonly cited accompaniment to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), yet there is little valid, objective evidence for its existence. Objective: To investigate atrophy and ...

Runner's knee Runner's knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is the most common cause of knee pain among runners, says Robert Wilder, MD, chair of the Department of Physical Medicine ...