Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Syndrome)

By Frank Rown, MD 

Runners, jumpers and other athletes such as skiers, cyclists and soccer players put heavy stress on their knees. Runner’s knee is a term used to refer to a number of medical conditions that cause pain around the front of the knee (patellofemoral pain). These conditions include anterior knee pain syndrome, patellofemoral malalignment and chondromalacia patella. Continue reading “Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Syndrome)”