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Runner’s knee (patellofemoral syndrome)

What is Runners Knee?

Runner’s knee (patellofemoral syndrome) is an injury caused by repetitive stress on your knee joint. It can affect anyone who regularly does activities that put pressure on your knees, such as running, hiking, biking, or dancing. It’s also known as “runner’s knee,” “runner’s pain,” “patellofemoral pain,” “patellofemoral pain syndrome,” “PFPS,” or “pads.” It’s common in people who do activities that involve running and jumping. 

Causes Of Runner’s Knee

Overloading your knees during activities that involve running  can cause the cartilage to wear down and lead to inflammation. 

The knee is a very common site for overuse injuries because it bears the weight of your entire body.  There are a number of factors that may contribute to runner’s knee, including

  • poor biomechanics If you have poor biomechanics, your body is not aligned properly when you walk or run. This puts added stress on your knees.
  • muscle imbalances Muscles that are imbalanced cause misalignment of your bones, which can also put added stress on your knees.
  • weak core muscle Weak core muscles can also cause misalignment of your bones and increase the stress on your knees.
  • overuse. If you have overused your knees, they may become inflamed and cause pain.

As with other injuries the good news is that Runner’s knee can be prevented and treated. Get a copy of “How to Cure Runner's Knee” by entering your details below