Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or anterior knee pain is one of the most commonly diagnosed lower extremity conditions reported,

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or anterior knee pain is one of the most commonly diagnosed lower extremity conditions reported, usually affecting one in four people and is the most prominent orthopedic injury among active young women (Giangarra et al., 2018).

Obtaining an accurate diagnosis with a thorough history and physical examination is the key to successful treatment of patellofemoral pain because anterior knee pain encompasses numerous underlying disorders.

Answer the following in your initial post and discuss thereafter with classmates throughout the week:

1. Describe at least two causes or risk factors associated with the development of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS).

2. Explain 1-2  hip abnormalities that have been determined to contribute to PFPS.

3. List two exercises that you think are important in the rehabilitation of patellar instability. Explain why.