This protocol applies to patients presenting with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) whose onset is linked to a sudden spike in physical demand or a rapid escalation of training volume or intensity.
Many cases of PFPS are primarily caused by increasing joint load from acute overexertion or rapid increases in training. Recognising this history is central to selecting the appropriate first intervention.
The initial step involves relative rest and a structured reduction in activity — the full protocol details how this phase is managed and what the subsequent return-to-activity progression looks like.
Many cases of PFP are primarily caused by increasing joint load from acute overexertion or rapid increases in training.
Injury prevention programs do not prevent these injuries, but reducing activity followed by gradual return can be beneficial.
With a history of overexertion or overtraining, relative rest may be the first intervention.
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