[Physio Discussed] Patellofemoral pain explained with Claire Robertson and Dr Lisa Hoglund
Description
In this episode, we discuss patellofemoral pain (PFP). We explore:
- What is happening structurally in PFP?
- Differential diagnosis around the knee
- Role of effusion and crepitus in PFP
- Assessment of patients with suspected PFP
- Role of squatting in objective assessments and treatment
- What factors may lead to chronicity
- Evidence based management of PFP
- Role of blood flow restriction within PFP
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Claire Robertson qualified in 1994 with a BSc(hons) Physiotherapy. She has since obtained her MSc Physiotherapy, in 2003, and PGCE in 2006. Claire has worked in the NHS, academia and private practice, and currently runs a specialist patellofemoral clinic at Fortius, London spending an hour per patient and liaising closely with their treating clinician. Claire has lectured internationally and has many research papers and editorials published in internationally peer-reviewed journals.
Dr Lisa Hoglund, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert. MDT is a professor, board-certified orthopedic specialty physiotherapist, and researcher. She has more than 30 years’ experience as a clinician helping people with musculoskeletal conditions of all ages achieve their goals of returning to work, sport, or increased activity. Dr. Hoglund teaches courses in musculoskeletal physical therapy and differential diagnosis at Thomas Jefferson University.
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