Patellofemoral syndrome and iliotibial bandage are two injuries that, although not serious, are often very debilitating. It is important to understand that they are almost always related to a training problem. Most of the time, the activity started too intense. We do too much, too quickly!

Either way, there is no quick fix. It is necessary :

– stretch the iliotibial band so that it passes close to the femur, without rubbing against it;

– strengthen the thigh muscles (quadriceps) to balance the forces on the patella so that it remains in the space reserved for it on the femoral condyle;

– stretch the muscles at the front and back of the thigh to reduce pressure on the kneecap.

D^re Susan Labrecque, MD