Patellofemoral Pain (PFP)

Question 1

PFP Preliminary Tests

Answer 1

• Functional activities reproduce symptoms (squat, steps)

- Atrophy: gluteals, quads, hamstrings

Question 2

PFP Palpation

Answer 2

Rule in (concordant pain):
- Patella

Rule out:

• ITB (LFC)
• Patella Tendon
• Infrapatella fat pad
• Tibia and Femoral Condyles
• (OA) + Tibiofemoral joint line (meniscus)

Non-concordant sensitivity:

• Quadriceps
• Hamstrings
• Gluteals
• lumbar spine

Question 3

PFP Diagnostic Tests

Answer 3

Rule in:

• PFJ passive movements
• McConnell’s test

Rule out:

• PT Isometric Loading test
• Hip FADIR test
• Lumbar Quadrant

Question 4

PFP Joint Mobility tests

Answer 4

• Hip external rotation - reduced

- Hip internal rotation - increased

Question 5

PFP Muscle strength tests

Answer 5

(- Quadriceps) - reduced

• Hip Flexion
• Hip Abduction - reduced
• Hip Adduction
• Hip Extension - reduced
• Trunk endurance test
• Hamstring (90 deg + 30 deg) - reduced