Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Week 1
Week 1 of patellofemoral pain syndrome includes two stretches and two strengthening exercises. These will both release tension through the quadriceps and strengthen the vastus medialis oblique muscle to help counteract improper patellar tracking.
Scraping
Scraping Patellar Tendon

Key Points

  • use a lighter pressure
  • scrape the front of the knee below knee cap
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Scraping Quads

Key Points

  • bend the knee
  • use the concave edge
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Scraping Hamstrings

Key Points

  • straighten the knee
  • use the convex edge for stronger pressure
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Stretching
Cattail Stretch

Key Points

  • pull bottom leg backwards
  • keep your hips stacked
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Half Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Key Points

  • tuck your pelvis under
  • push hips forward
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Strength
VMO Knee Extensions

Key Points

  • squeeze thighs together
  • squeeze quads at the top
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each leg
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VMO Leg Lift

Key Points

  • turn toes outwards
  • keep knee straight
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each side
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