The ankle and knee are complex joints which are often affected by your biomechanics and foot posture. Therefore, if you are experiencing ankle or knee pain or both, it is necessary to get a biomechanical assessment. Knee pains at the front of the knee when walking up or down stairs, during sitting and inflammation are all signs of patello-femoral joint syndrome. This occurs as a response to the inflammation under the surface of the knee cap.
There are a number of causes of patello-femoral pain syndrome including overstressing the joint with specific activities such as running, excessive pronation and a quadriceps muscle imbalance.
At Revesby Podiatry we can help:
Footwear advice
Stretching/strengthening of involved muscle groups
Strapping
Biomechanical Assessment and use of orthotics if necessary
