Open AccessPhysical Therapist Management of Anterior Knee Pain
Author(s) -
Shane McClinton,
Daniel G. Cobian,
Bryan C. Heiderscheit
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1935-973X
pISSN - 1935-9748
DOI - 10.1007/s12178-020-09678-0
Subject(s) - sports medicine , orthopedic surgery , medicine , pain medicine , physical therapy , physical therapist , anterior knee pain , pain management , physical medicine and rehabilitation , anesthesiology , surgery , anesthesia , patella
Anterior knee pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint among people of all ages and activity levels. Non-operative approaches with an emphasis on physical therapy management are the recommended initial course of care. The purpose of this review is to describe the current evidence for physical therapist management of anterior knee pain with consideration of biomechanical and psychosocial factors.