Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Also known as Runner’s Knee, patellofemoral pain causes pain in the front of the knee.
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Treatment Areas
Vertigo
GENERAL INFORMATION
The most common type of vertigo is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and is appreciated by a feeling that your world is spinning or moving. It occurs with sudden head motions, usually rolling in bed or change in position. Other forms of vertigo can be associated with horizontal motions. The anatomy of the inner ear and the specific areas affected will impact the type of vertigo and associated head eye movements that can precipitate and cause the attack.
SYMPTOMS OF VERTIGO
- Symptoms are associated with the anatomical area affected
- Abnormal eye movements
- Appreciation of the room spinning
- Duration minutes to hours, days to weeks
- Constant or associated with certain head movements
- Hearing loss or tinnitus
- Visual disturbances, nystagmus
REHABILITATION
- Assessment of the balance system: sensorimotor, visual, and vestibular
- Specific eye exercises
- Specific head motions
- Sensory integration
- Maneuvers specific to vertigo etiology
- Home exercise program
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
GENERAL INFORMATION
Also known as Runner’s Knee, patellofemoral pain causes pain in the front of the knee. It most frequently affects women and its most common causes are muscle imbalance and problems with alignment in the legs.
SYMPTOMS
- Pain in the front and the back of the knee
- Tenderness behind the kneecap
- Grinding noises when moving your knee
- Pain increases during prolonged sitting and when running down hill
REHABILITATION
Your therapist will evaluate your running form, pain pattern, leg alignment, strength and range of motion to help determine the cause of your knee pain. Modalities to decrease pain and swelling, stretching and strengthening exercises and exercises to help improve leg posture and alignment are performed. Your therapist will also instruct you on proper footwear and a stretching program. Your running biomechanics will also be addressed to help decrease the chance of further injury.
