Campaign leaflet “Knee pain in young adults”
and sessions on (a) an explanation of the
nature of anterior knee pain, the anatomy of the
patellofemoral joint, and possible causes of
anterior knee pain; (b) footwear and appropriate
sporting activities; (c) pain controlling
drugs; (d) stress relaxation techniques, ice and
massage; (e) diet and weight advice; and (f)
prognosis and self help. On each visit the
patient was examined and reassessed. Gait,
eccentric muscle control, ability to squat, one
leg stance, quadriceps function, iliotibial band
gastrocnemius rectus femoris, and hamstring
tightness and patella tracking were all assessed