The Beyond Pain Podcast
Struggling with pain? Does it affect your workouts, golf game, plans for your next half marathon? Join The Joe's, two physical therapists, as they discuss navigating and overcoming pain so you can move beyond it and get back to the activities you love most. Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or want to reduce the likelihood of injury tune into The Beyond Pain podcast for pain education, mobility, self-care tips, and stories of those who have been in your shoes before and their journey beyond pain.
The Beyond Pain Podcast
Episode 21: "Knee" to Know Basis
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Summary
In this episode, Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss patellofemoral pain, also known as anterior knee pain. They compare it to low back pain in terms of its complexity and the need for a management approach rather than a fix. They explore the importance of ruling out other diagnoses and focusing on allowing the knee to load better. They also discuss strategies for managing pain during running and other activities, including cadence adjustments and modifying workouts.
Takeaways
Patellofemoral pain is similar to low back pain in terms of its complexity and the need for a management approach.
It is important to rule out other diagnoses before diagnosing patellofemoral pain.
Allowing the knee to load better is a key aspect of treatment.
Pain management during running and other activities can involve adjusting cadence and modifying workouts.
The goal is to give the body the tools to reduce the likelihood of pain and re-injury, rather than aiming for a complete fix.