#233 All About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Front of Knee Pain) episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 50 MIN

#233 All About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Front of Knee Pain)

from Doctors of Running Podcast · host Doctors of Running

Knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, can be a thorn in the side for so many runners. Much like shin splints, it can present many ways, all of them frustrating. Nathan and David get together to provide some clarity on this frustrating injury. They look at the anatomy of the knee, common PFPS symptoms, keys for rehab, and of course, shoes. Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Check out our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skratch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and save 25% on your first order with code DOR24!Chapters0:00 - Intro4:58 - An overview of knee anatomy8:46 - What all is encompassed in patello-femoral pain?18:52 - Understanding the balance between load & capacity30:24 - How do our mechanics influence PFPS?41:44 - How can shoes influence PFPS?46:17 - Wrap-up

Knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, can be a thorn in the side for so many runners. Much like shin splints, it can present many ways, all of them frustrating. Nathan and David get together to provide some clarity on this frustrating injury. They look at the anatomy of the knee, common PFPS symptoms, keys for rehab, and of course, shoes. Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Check out our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skratch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and save 25% on your first order with code DOR24!Chapters0:00 - Intro4:58 - An overview of knee anatomy8:46 - What all is encompassed in patello-femoral pain?18:52 - Understanding the balance between load & capacity30:24 - How do our mechanics influence PFPS?41:44 - How can shoes influence PFPS?46:17 - Wrap-up

NOW PLAYING

#233 All About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Front of Knee Pain)

0:00 50:33

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Doctors of Running Podcast?

This episode is 50 minutes long.

When was this Doctors of Running Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on March 12, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, can be a thorn in the side for so many runners. Much like shin splints, it can present many ways, all of them frustrating. Nathan and David get together to provide some clarity on this frustrating injury....

Can I download this Doctors of Running Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!