Knee Pain | Akridge & Akridge Chiropractic

Suffering from knee pain? 

A recent study found that weakness in the hip muscles was associated with both functional impairment and patellofemoral pain syndrome (the most common cause of knee pain).

Addressing and strengthening the hip musculature is imperative for those with knee pain. 

Want to know more about this common knee condition? Check out this infographic for more information about patellofemoral pain syndrome & how conservative care — like what’s provided in our office, can help! 

 

Source: Nunes GS, de Oliveira Silva D, Crossley KM, Serrão FV, Pizzari T, Barton CJ. People with patellofemoral pain have impaired functional performance, that is correlated to hip muscle capacity. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2019 Nov 1;40:85-90. Link