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patellofemoral knee pain
By Amy Kight Physio

What is Patellofemoral Joint Pain?

Patellofemoral Joint Pain Are you currently experiencing pain at the front of your knee? You may be experiencing patellofemoral joint pain. This is pain originating from where the kneecap meets the thigh bone.   Signs and Symptoms  This pain is typically experienced with:  Squatting  Lunges  Going up/down Stairs  Kneeling,   Running  Prolonged Sitting  Increased activity load outside of normal (i.e. Doing extra gym/new sport/hiking) What can physio do for you?  There are many factors that can contribute to patellofemoral pain,…

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Osgood-Schlatter disease and knee pain hoppers physio
By Amy Kight Sporting

What is Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is probably a condition you heard about growing up, whether you had it or your friends had it. Osgood-Schlatter disease is essentially an overuse injury of the knee that is common in growing children and adolescents. Repetitive activity, particularly jumping activity can cause swelling and irritation over the growth plate at the top of the shin.   What are some causes of Osgood-Schlatter's disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is caused by an imbalance of growth between the bones, muscles and Tendons. This causes the…

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Patellofemoral Knee Pain Hoppers Physio
By Hoppers Physio Informative Videos

Patellofemoral Knee Pain

In this video, Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy discusses Patellofemoral Knee Pain and its implications for daily living. At Hoppers Physio, we believe that everyone deserves to live life to the fullest, and we are here to support you every step of the way. If you are experiencing Patellofemoral Knee Pain, contact our clinic on (03) 9749 5110 or book an appointment online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0ALQrNJL4M  

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