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Conservative Management of Anterior Knee Pain: The McConnell Program

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Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability

Conclusion

Management of patellofemoral pain is no longer a conundrum if the therapist can determine the underlying causative factors and address those factors in treatment. It is imperative that the patient’s symptoms are significantly reduced. This is often achieved by taping the patella, which not only decreases the pain, but also promotes an earlier activation of the VMO and increases quadriceps torque. Management will need to include specific VMO training, gluteal control work, stretching tight lateral structures, and appropriate advice regarding the foot, be it orthotics, training, or taping.

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McConnell, J., Bennell, K. (2006). Conservative Management of Anterior Knee Pain: The McConnell Program. In: Sanchis-Alfonso, V. (eds) Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-143-1_10

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