Definition: When walking or running, the knee cap (patella) glides over the thigh bone (femur) in the patellofemoral groove. If it slips out of this groove the result is weakness accompanied by pain usually felt while running and especially when climbing or descending stairs. This condition may result from poor foot posture, which in turn will cause misalignments of the knee.

Treatment: We will assess your gait pattern as well as your lower limb strength and alignment. If necessary, we may: prescribe orthoses, apply dry needling, assess the suitability of your sports shoes and/or recommend a physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath.