Patellofemoral pain · Kneecap pain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Exercises: Knee and Hip Strengthening
For pain around or behind the kneecap with stairs, squatting or sitting: strengthen the thigh and hip muscles that guide the kneecap, starting with exercises that keep the knee straight.
Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team
For therapists: opens the program builder with these 8 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or save it as a PDF for your patient.
The exercises
- 1.Quad Sets
- 2.Straight Leg Raise
- 3.Clamshell
- 4.Side-Lying Hip Abduction
- 5.Bridge
- 6.Mini Squat
- 7.Step-Ups
- 8.Standing Quad Stretch
Every recovery is different. Do only the exercises your surgeon or therapist gives you, with the sets, reps and frequency they set. Stop and check with them if you feel sharp pain. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Link to this program from your website
Clinics and schools are welcome to add it to a patient resources page. Copy this link and paste it into your site:
<a href="https://hepondemand.com/exercises/programs/patellofemoral-pain">Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Exercises: Knee and Hip Strengthening</a>