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Research looks at the psychological aspects of patellofemoral pain
January 5, 2026January 7, 2026
Patellofemoral pain (PFP), also known as runner’s knee, is pain in the front of the knee around the kneecap (patella) where it meets the thigh bone (femur). The knee pain often increases with activities that include running, squatting, kneeling, or climbing stairs. The condition affects females twice as often as males, and while the pain…
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Patients who have recurrent kneecap dislocations experience more fear of movement and pain catastrophizing compared to other knee conditions
December 9, 2024December 9, 2024
Recurrent kneecap dislocations, also known as patellar instability (PI), occur when the kneecap repeatedly slides out of the groove in the front of the knee. This condition is a common and disabling knee condition that more frequently affects adolescents. — Learn more about patellar instability (PI) here — Research studies have shown that recovery from…
Read More Patients who have recurrent kneecap dislocations experience more fear of movement and pain catastrophizing compared to other knee conditions

Research looks at the psychological aspects of patellofemoral pain