Although patellofemoral pain (PFP) is recognized as being one of the most common disorders of the lower extremity, treatment guidelines and underlying rationales remain vague and controversial. The premise behind most treatment approaches is that PFP is the result of abnormal patellar tracking and/or patellar malalignment. Given as such, interventions typically focus on the joint itself and hav...

Kinesio Tex tape (KT) is used to prevent and treat sportsrelated injuries and to enhance muscle performance. It has been proposed that the direction of taping may either facilitate or inhibit the muscle by having different effects on cutaneous receptors that modulate excitability of the motor neurons. This study had 2 goals. First, we wished to determine if KT application affects muscle perform...

Abstract Purpose of Review Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is a common condition seen in people with anterior knee pain. This review explores patient presentations and exam maneuvers used for diagnosis, as well established/up-and-coming treatment interventions. Recent Findings Pain reduction prevention are the main goals PFS they negatively affect quality life. Combination hip exercises have been...