Today's video covers patellofemoral joint pain and rehab exercises that can be done to help relieve pain and improve your functional ability.
Patellofemoral joint pain syndrome (PFPS) describes a very common condition in which a person experiences pain just behind the kneecap. Pain associated with this condition is usually reproduced with activities that put more stress on the joint, such as running, climbing stairs, squatting or prolonged sitting.

Successful treatment of this condition revolves around temporary behavior modification, such as reducing running mileage and avoiding periods of prolonged sitting. Incorporating exercises that strengthen the hip (glutes) and knee (quads) muscles is also important.

If you are experiencing pain at the front of the knee with some of the activities mentioned above, give the exercises shown here a try. In general, these exercises progress from less challenging to more challenging in terms of stress on the joint. So, if you are having acute pain, stick with the movements at the beginning and move forward as your pain improves.

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