Posts tagged patellofemoral pain syndrome
The Rundown on Running Mechanics
The Rundown on Running Mechanics

Running is a great way to get outdoors, especially during the summer when the weather is nice. Whether you are running for fun, to stay active, or to train for an upcoming event, running mechanics are an important consideration to ensure you stay injury free.

Check out how physiotherapy can help with your running this summer, to keep you running pain free in the sunshine!

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Sunny DeolPursuit of Motionphysiotherapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, Edmonton Physiotherapy, Edmonton, Running Injuries, Running Pain, knee pain, Gait, patellofemoral pain syndrome, Shin splints, Running Mechanics, Running
It’s all connected: exercise and PFPS
It’s all connected: exercise and PFPS

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS for short) is a common overuse injury of the knee that roughly translates to “pain behind the kneecap”. It’s characterized by - you guessed it - pain behind the kneecap! This will typically be reproduced with activities that involve heavy quads contractions, such as stair climbing, squatting, or running

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Sunny DeolPursuit of Motionphysio, health, therapy, runners, PFPS, patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee pain, pursuit of motion, exercise, prevention