John Platero Explains Patella Femoral Syndrome Part 1

Do you have knee pain? Maybe this might help.

Patella Femoral Syndrome P explained Part 1

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[nstovall3]

It's not necessarily a catch phrase and there is a cause. I had knee pain and my doctor dismissed it as bursitis but it did not go away. I had my knew x-rayed and it was clear to even myself that there was a misalignment/incongruity with my knee cap and femur. In general this is what classifies patella femoral syndrome and it is often caused by the inner thigh muscles being weaker than the outer thigh muscles which pulls the knee cap out of place. If you strengthen your quads that will help.

[platerojohn]

@nstovall3 You're correct. What you're describing is a lateral tracking issue. I've had it myself and had it operated on when the patella got stuck.

[Squan78]

Hey John, great video. Last April, I tore my left acl playing football. I rehabbed for about five months and it healed great. About 3 months ago, I was leg pressing about 65 lbs on a low leg press machine (I'm 6'5 ft in) I felt pain and stopped. Originally i thought I tore my menisus, but there was never any swelling. I went to the doc a month later and he said it was pes anserine buritis. I think I have pfs bc it clicks when I straighten leg. Also, how many days a week should you work the knee?

[platerojohn]

@Squan78 I've torn my ACL too. Pes Anserinus stands for "gooses foot" and is a common insertion for the gracilis, sartorius and the semitendinosus. I don't know why leg press would irritate the bursa at this insertion unless your knee is not tracking properly. Work your glutes. Try isometric holds such as briding or supermans. Work on your form in both lunging and squating. Go slow, remember, the knee is a dumb joint between a complex ankle and hip. Are you flat-footed? Go slow, then increase sp

[Asuma111]

Hello Mr. John Platero. I have had patella femoral syndrome for about two years now. These videos were extremely helpful. I have decided that I really want to get back to running and I just need to strengthen. So my question is, how frequently do I have to do these excercises. My therapist told me 3 times a day, but I am a student and dont have that time. My question is whether its enough to commit to

once a day will that be enough? Thanks again doe the video!!!!

[platerojohn]

@Asuma111 Give it a try. That's all you can do...

[Squan78]

Yes, I am flat-footed. I should have been more clear in my first post that my left ACL is fine. My right knee was strained from the leg press and that is the knee that I believe has pfs. The doctor diagnosed it as pes anserine buritis and told me to do one-legged squats and core work. I will work my glutes more also. When I walk long distances it feels inflamed, but the odd thing is when I jog I am pain-free. I just need to cure the inflammation. Thanks for the tips.

[platerojohn]

Have you tried this? McConnell Taping



[droptheGs]

been struggling with this for little over 2 years, tried physio, helped slightly, do you recommend any braces for PFS?

[d1m4d]

I'm an elite cyclist and I have suffered from this on various occasions. This is a very good video; thanks. Also, your strength training videos are going to be very useful for me for the off season. Cheers!