P
atellofemoral pain syndrome
(PFPS) is a common
overuse disorder that
can limit daily activity and
participation in sports. A variety
of treatment approaches have
been described for this condition,
with a traditional program consisting of
knee-strengthening and -stretching exercises.4,12
More recently, strengthening the
hip musculature has been suggested to be
an important consideration.29 However,
the long-term outcome of a program that
includes hip-strengthening exercises in
addition to conventional knee-strengthening
and -stretching exercises still needs
to be determined