Patellofemoral Pain Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

Pain around or behind the kneecap with stairs, squatting and sitting, common in runners and young adults.

In short: Pain around or behind the kneecap with stairs, squatting and sitting, common in runners and young adults.

What is Patellofemoral Pain?

Patellofemoral pain arises when the kneecap does not track smoothly, overloading the joint behind it. Weak hips and thighs are common contributors.

Common symptoms

• Pain around the kneecap
• Pain on stairs
• Pain after sitting

What causes it?

• Weak hip and thigh muscles
• Training increases

How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders

Examination; imaging if needed.

Non-surgical treatment options

• Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.
• Manual Therapy: One-to-one hands-on treatment by a trained therapist to release tight muscles, mobilise stiff joints and correct posture and alignment.
• Physical Therapy: Yonsei Leaders' staged physical therapy programme: Heat, Electro, Align and Loosen, combining heat, electrical stimulation, manual alignment and…

Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.

Self-care tips

• Hip strengthening
• Gradual training

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

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