Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome or “runner's knee” is a complex of symptoms of knee discomfort, swelling or clicking that comes from excessive or imbalance forces acting on the knee.

IT Band Syndrome

IT band syndrome or iliotibial band syndrome is an irritation of tissues near the attachment of the iliotibial band at the knee. This is an overuse condition that is very common in runners and cyclists.

Meniscus Injury

The knee menisci are shock-absorbent, cartilage discs that sit inside the knee. They play an important role in knee mechanics as well as preventing impingement inside the knee. Injuries to the meniscus are either traumatic or degenerative.

Patellar/Quadriceps Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy results from micro tearing or degeneration of the attachment of the patellar tendon from its origin at the bottom of the patella. Patellar tendinopathy is often called jumper's knee due to the high loads of impact during high frequency, repetitive jumping.

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is an overuse injury at the tibial tuberosity. This is the attachment site for the patellar tendon. In a growing athlete, this attachment site is a biomechanical weak point.