Ever wondered what is causing your anterior knee pain? Find out with Sarah from Myothrive. #pfps #patellofemoralpainsyndrome #anteriorkneepain #KneePain #myotherapy ... See MoreSee Less
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome or PFPS is a common cause of knee pain, especially among women.
Usually the pain is at the front of the knee or around the knee cap.
Aggravating factors may include descending stairs, walking downhill or sitting for long periods of time.
Rest or straightening the knee will often help relieve the symptoms although only short term.
The most widely accepted theory in regards to what causes the pain is an increased pressure of the kneecap on the underlying bones. You may have heard this referred to as misalignment or a tracking issue of the kneecap.
Treatment will depend on what's found during a thorough musculoskeletal assessment however it may involve strengthening, stretching, aligning the knee cap, movement therapy or myofascial release.
Head to our latest blog post (link in bio) for a evidence based list of what things to try and what things to skip on your road to recovery!
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1. When using your phone, try hold it at eye level so your neck doesn't have to bend forward.
For example, when you are scrolling through your instagram feed in bed, try prop yourself up with pillow behind you and in front of you. That will allow your screen to be at eye height without putting a strain on your arms or neck.
2. Keep your mouse and keyboard close enough that you aren't reaching your arm out in front of you. Your elbows and shoulders should stay relaxed.
3. Try sit up straight by creating a soft arch in your lower back. Your whole body will instantly follow.
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We can of course continue to support you with Online Myotherapy and Exercise consults, but sometimes that just doesn't cut it. You need treatment such as dry needling to bring a flare up back under control or need assessment of a new condition that can't be easily done via video consultation.
If you are feeling as frustrated as we are, then please join us in making some noise and educating government about how we help your physical and mental health.
We don't know if our emails and letters will make any immediate changes but we believe the more awareness of what we do can only lead to better decisions being made in the future.
So speak up and make your concerns heard by writing a letter to your local representative, the health minister or to Daniel Andrews and his team.
To help guide you we have provided some templates and some emails to send your letter to (link below - simply copy and paste into your browser).
Thanks for being a Myothriver and we look forward to seeing you face-to-face as soon as possible!
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FUN FACT - the more you know, the less of a chance of getting seriously injured.
FUNCTIONAL KNOCKED KNEES or BOWED KNEES?
- We ARE NOT talking about the congenital condition which is usually seen in children in which if they don't grow out of it / get it treated, it is seen in adult females more than males.
- Most prevalent and preventable injury because of the mechanics of the knee.
- The knee cap should track up and down on the femur.
- When bending down to pick up something or when exercising, here are some things to look out for.
▪️Knees are behind your toes.
▪️Your weight should be in your heels, which allows for your gluts to work over having your weight in your toes (calfs).
▪️Your knees should be tracking in a straight line. Not buckle in or out too much in movements like a "step up" or walking up a hill.
= if you have knocked knees or bowed knees, try functionally correcting them in the points above.
The correct traction of your knee in movements of daily living to exercise is key to prevent injury.
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