Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatments in Kansas City
Chiropractic Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome treatments in Kansas City
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a patellar tracking problem and is a term used to describe pain experienced at the knee involving the patellofemoral joint. The knee is a hinge joint and moves optimally in one plane of motion. The main joint of the knee is the tibiofemoral joint; as the knee flexes and extends the tibia moves along the femur, cushioned by the medial and lateral meniscus. The second joint of the knee is known as the patellofemoral joint, which consists of the knee cap and the femur. As the knee flexes and extends, the patella glides along the femur within the groove at the end of the femur. When movement at the patellofemoral joint is altered, pain can arise due to poor mechanics. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is common in runners and athletes whose sports involved running, jumping, medial/lateral movements and twisting/turning.
Symptoms of
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Pain and Symptoms may include:
Dull, aching pain in the knee
Anterior or lateral knee pain or pain behind the patella
Clicking or popping in the knee
Feeling like the knee is giving out or buckling
Pain with walking/running
Pain going up and down stairs and squatting
Treatments for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Physical therapy can help to correct improper movement patterns and muscle imbalances to reduce stress on the patellofemoral joint and improve control at the hips. Strengthening, motor control, flexibility, core work, proprioception, balance, gait retraining and manual therapy are utilized to treat patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Our Treatment Process
F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic utilizes A.R.T. to restore the proper motion, texture, and tightness to the muscles, fascia, ligaments, nerves, and tendons to eliminate the patient’s pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. If you’re looking for Chiropractic patellofemoral pain syndrome treatments in Kansas City, F.I.T.’s chiropractors are a great place to start!
F.I.T. physical therapy will then work with you to reduce your pain and get you back to your activities quickly while implementing a plan to address your specific dysfunctions and goals for rehab.
Possible Treatments for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
For other treatment options, check out physical therapy for Patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Active Release Techniques
Our Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) in Kansas City is the leading soft tissue therapy to treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.
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Graston Technique
The Chiropractic Graston Technique is one of the leading instrument assisted soft tissue therapies for the treatment of muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.
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Chiropractic Rehabilitation Exercises
Our Chiropractic Rehabilitation favors quality of the exercise movement over quantity of reps as the key to restoring proper function.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Can you provide a patellofemoral pain syndrome brace?
No, we can't provide a brace. However, we can offer taping that provides similar stability and refer you somewhere you can purchase a patellofemoral pain syndrome brace.
Do I need an MRI for patellofemoral pain syndrome?
No, you don't need an MRI before you being chiropractic patellofemoral pain syndrome treatments in Kansas City. We can perform functional movement tests to verify a specific diagnosis, which can then direct the appropriate treatment protocol.
Tell Us about your pain
Take a couple of minutes to tell us about your symptoms and pain areas. Prefer to chat over the phone? Call us for a free phone consultation.
Visit your local F.I.T. Chiropractor
Meet the team at any of our 10 locations: Lee’s Summit, Leawood, Crossroads, Blue Valley, Olathe, Paola, Liberty, Kansas City., Overland Park & Shawnee.
