Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is by far and away one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints I see in my clinic, and not a week goes by where I don't see someone with it. In this podcast I talk all about what it is, how to diagnose it, and how to manage it as a primary care clinician.

CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:49 - PFPS Overview02:07 - How Is PFPS Defined?03:03 - Anatomy04:56 - Biomechanics07:18 - Underlying Causes08:45 - Risk Factors10:33 - Who Gets PFPS?11:13 - How To Diagnose PFPS11:52 - PFPS Presentation13:21 - Physical Exam14:50 - Do You Need Imaging?15:49 - Treatment18:50 - Outro

References:https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0115/p88.html

*Disclaimer* This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics  discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition.  The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.