A member asked:

Diagnosed w/patellofemoral syndrome. my right knee grinds above patella when i walk. can feel it when i press my hand there. will pt really help this?

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Dr. J. Michael Bennett answered

Specializes in orthopedic Surgery

Absolutely: Patellofemoral syndrome is a maltracking of the knee cap when you bend and extend. Most of the time this occurs due to an imbalance across the knee with a weak quadriceps and tight hamstrings creating anterior knee pain and a grinding sensation that gets worse with squatting, kneeling, and stairs. Pt will help bring balance back to the knee and restore normal knee tracking.

Answered 12/9/2013

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