#233 All About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Front of Knee Pain)

Knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, can be a thorn in the side for so many runners. Much like shin splints, it can present many ways, all of them frustrating. Nathan and David get together to provide some clarity on this frustrating injury. They look at the anatomy of the knee, common PFPS symptoms, keys for rehab, and of course, shoes.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 4:58 - An overview of knee anatomy
• 8:46 - What all is encompassed in patello-femoral pain?
• 18:52 - Understanding the balance between load & capacity
• 30:24 - How do our mechanics influence PFPS?
• 41:44 - How can shoes influence PFPS?
• 46:17 - Wrap-up