Anterior Knee Pain symptoms, causes and treatments

Usually biomechanical factors can also be a cause of Anterior Knee Pain, such as over-pronation and poor alignment of the patellofemeral joint, which makes the knee cap rub against the lower section of the thigh bone.

Some sports people also suffer from Anterior Knee Pain because of poor training techniques, which place additional stress on the knee joint.

Who does Anterior Knee Pain affect?

Anterior Knee Pain is common in people who enjoy running, especially middle to long distance runners, because of the stress that is placed on the knees.

What are the treatments for Anterior Knee Pain?

Depending on the severity of the injury, Anterior Knee Pain can be treated both at home and by a medical professional.

Treatment for Anterior Knee Pain involves mainly resting the knee until the pain subsides. You should not do any running or physical activity until you can without experiencing pain.

If the pain persists, you should visit a healthcare professional for assessment and recommended treatments for Anterior Knee Pain.

A sports specialist or physiotherapist will be able to recommend suitable stretching exercises for the hamstrings and quadriceps, and strengthening exercises.

Upon return to training or physical activity the use of a knee support will provide additional support and protection to the knee. We suggest the Vulkan AE Knee, Vulkan Padded Knee and Vulkan Si Knee.

The use of insoles, such as Sorbothane insoles and Vasyli insoles, can also help to improve shock absorption.

Additional tips from Vulkan:

• Always warm up and cool down, and stretch thoroughly before and after taking part in any physical or sporting activity in order to reduce the risk of injury. Make sure you strengthen your knees to protect them especially after injury
• Try to avoid long periods of crouching or kneeling, as this puts significant pressure on the knee, which may lead to pain and joint dysfunction
• Try to keep your body weight within normal limits for your height, as this will help to alleviate some of the discomfort associated with arthritis of the weight bearing joints