Can squats be helpful for healing from patellofemoral pain syndrome?

Squat exercises are controversial for corrective exercise in the treatment of PFPS because sometimes squats cause more pain... yet squats also exercise the leg muscles.

This is a tricky topic for many people with knee pain from PFPS, but you can get clarity about the role of squats in helping knee pain today.

In this video, Dr. David answers the question, "Are squats good for healing from patellofemoral pain syndrome?"

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00:00 Are Squats Good to Heal From Patellafemoral Pain Syndrome?
02:06 Demonstrating Proper Squat Technique
03:39 Process to Fixing the Root Problem

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