Patellofemoral Pain: Proximal, Distal, and Local Factors—2nd International Research Retreat, August 31–September 2, 2011, Ghent, Belgium

Abstract

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most common lower extremity conditions seen in orthopaedic practice. The mission of the second International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat was to bring together scientists and clinicians from around the world who are conducting research aimed at understanding the factors that contribute to the development and, consequently, the treatment of PFP. The format of the 2.5-day retreat included 2 keynote presentations, interspersed with 6 podium and 4 poster sessions. An important element of the retreat was the development of consensus statements that summarized the state of the research in each of the 4 presentation categories. In this supplement, you will find the consensus documents from the meeting, as well as the keynote addresses, schedule, and platform and poster presentation abstracts. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2012;42(6):A1–A54. doi:10.2519/jospt.2012.0301

Changes in catastrophizing and kinesiophobia are predictive of changes in disability and pain after treatment in patients with anterior knee pain

“…Anterior knee pain is one of the most frequent reasons for consultation within knee conditions in adolescents and young adults [25]. However, despite the high prevalence of this disorder, its pathogenesis and therefore its treatment are not clearly understood [30].…”

Avaliação funcional do joelho em portadores da síndrome da dor femoropatelar (SDFP): comparação entre as escalas KOS e IKDC

“…Its beginning is subtle, and it is especially more common in young women, adolescents and athletes of both sexes 4 , reaching one out of four people 5 . Although some authors define it as anterior or retropatellar pain in the knee joint, in the absence of other conditions 6 , its etiology is multifactorial 7 , which makes its definition complex. Knee anterior pain may be a result of many factors such as inflammation of the synovial membrane and/or fat pad, retinacular neuromas, intra-bone pressure and increase of bone metabolism 8 .…”

“…Knee anterior pain may be a result of many factors such as inflammation of the synovial membrane and/or fat pad, retinacular neuromas, intra-bone pressure and increase of bone metabolism 8 . These pathophysiological processes are derived from disorders in the femoropatellar joint, which can show local proximal or distal generating factors 7 . This scenario results in important functional limitations such as climbing up and down steps, squatting or kneeling, remaining seated for prolonged time 9 .…”

Effectiveness of Inclusion of Dry Needling in a Multimodal Therapy Program for Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Parallel-Group Trial

“…atellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most common conditions in sports medicine, ranging from 25% to 40% of knee complaints and affecting 25% of the general population, 32,35 although there are limited epidemiological data. Patellofemoral pain is mainly characterized by diffuse retropatellar and peripatellar pain that is aggravated with squatting, prolonged sitting, and stair activities.…”

“…Patellofemoral pain often lacks a clear medical diagnosis and is diagnosed in the absence of other pathologies, for example, patellar tendinopathy, chondral defects, or knee osteoarthritis. 32 Individuals suffering from PFP often seek physical therapy for the management of their symptoms. Clinical practice TrP DN.…”