ArticleJournal of athletic training2020
A Contemporary Approach to Patellofemoral Pain in Runners.
Article in Journal of athletic training, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07266922 (Running Informed, Not Just Trained), which is not on this map. Cited by 12 papers.
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Running Informed, Not Just Trained: A Self-Directed Web-Based Education for Boston Marathon Runners With Patellofemoral Pain
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pain Sensitivity, Pain Catastrophizing and Fear-Avoidance in Adult Runners: Injured vs. Uninjured Comparisons and Multivariable Associations.European journal of pain (London, England) · 2026Article
- Analysis of Ankle Mobility and Dynamic Valgus Knee in Runners With and Without Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Patellofemoral joint forces during running are not different between adolescents with and without patellofemoral pain-a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
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- Developing a Community-Based Exercise and Physical Programme for Runners With Patellofemoral Pain in Under-Resourced Communities: A Delphi Study.Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of self-management programmes for athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review.South African journal of sports medicine · 2025Review
- Miodynamic and Radiographic Evaluation in Recreative Athletes with Patellofemoral Pain.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Understanding the patho-anatomy of patellofemoral pain: A crucial foundation for comprehensive management.Orthopedic reviews · 2024Article
- Injury and performance related biomechanical differences between recreational and collegiate runners.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2023Article
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- Assessment of Dynamic Knee Valgus between Lateral Step-Down Test and Running in Female Runners with and without Patellofemoral Pain Using Two-Dimensional Video Analysis.Clinics and practice · 2022Article
- Optimizing Rehabilitation and Return to Sport in Athletes With Anterior Knee Pain Using a Biomechanical Perspective.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2022Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is among the most common injuries in recreational runners. Current evidence does not identify alignment, muscle weakness, and patellar maltracking or a combination of these as causes of PFP. Rather than solely investigating biomechanics, we suggest a holistic approach to address the causes of PFP. Both external loads, such as changes in training parameters and biomechanics, and internal loads, such as sleep and psychological stress, should be considered. As for the management of runners with PFP, recent research suggested that various interventions can be considered to help symptoms, even if these interventions target biomechanical factors that may not have caused the injury in the first place. In this Current Concepts article, we describe how the latest evidence on education about training modifications, strengthening exercises, gait and footwear modifications, and psychosocial factors can be applied when treating runners with PFP. The importance of maintaining relative homeostasis between load and capacity will be emphasized. Recommendations for temporary or longer-term interventions will be discussed. A holistic, evidence-based approach should consist of a graded exposure to load, including movement, exercise, and running, while considering the capacity of the individual, including sleep and psychosocial factors. Cost, accessibility, and the personal preferences of patients should also be considered.
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