Non-operative Management of Anterior Knee Pain: Patient Education

Abstract

Purpose of Review Anterior knee pain is a multifactorial, often chronic condition, which can lead to long-term pain and disability. The purpose of this review is to examine the latest research on patient education for anterior knee pain. We will focus on how we might use patient education to increase the adoption of other efficacious treatment modalities and offer some suggestions for content and form of effective patient education.Recent Findings New research suggests that patient education, alone, or in combination with targeted exercise therapy, can be effective in reducing pain and improving function in patients with patellofemoral pain. Addressing non-physical or psychological factors may also be an important component of patient education in many patients with chronic pain. Incorporation of new technologies into patient education, such as those available online, or through phone-or tablet-based apps, is likely to be helpful in the future, as we move more towards connecting with patients virtually. Summary Patient education has been shown to be effective in decreasing pain and improving activity in patients with patellofemoral pain. Patient education should be individualized to the patient, focus on the latest effective treatments, and emphasize those treatments that can be self-managed by the patient. Emphasis should also be placed on patient understanding of risk factors and patterns of movement that may lead to, or exacerbate, anterior knee pain. Future research should continue to further characterize the elements of patient education that offer the most efficient treatment benefit.

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“…B. Berücksichtigung von Nebendiagnosen, Medikamenteneinnahme, Einfluss familiäres Umfeld, Ausübung des Berufs und Hobbys) der Personen mit axSpA wiesen darauf hin, dass die PT ganzheitlich und patientenzentriert kommunizierten [27]. Damit scheint die Kommunikation während der Bewegungsberatungen aus "technischer Sicht" gut gelungen und erfüllt die Anforderungen für effektive Kommunikation in physiotherapeutischer PE [3,4,7,8,28,29].…”

Effect of physical therapy on the flexibility of the infrapatellar fat pad: A single-blind randomised controlled trial

“…To date, there have been few reports on conservative clinical treatments for improving flexibility and lesions of the IPFP, which are associated with anterior knee pain [ 7 ]. Conservative treatment, such as physical therapy, is an option for anterior knee pain [ 13 , 14 ]. However, no studies have so far examined the effects of physical therapy intervention on the IPFP.…”