Treatment options in overuse injuries of the knee: patellofemoral syndrome, iliotibial band syndrome, and degenerative meniscal tears

William B Adams

doi:10.1249/00149619-200410000-00004

Treatment options in overuse injuries of the knee: patellofemoral syndrome, iliotibial band syndrome, and degenerative meniscal tears

Curr Sports Med Rep. 2004 Oct;3(5):256-60. doi: 10.1249/00149619-200410000-00004.

Author

William B Adams¹

Affiliation

¹ Naval Medical Clinic, Quantico, VA 22134, USA.

PMID: 15324592
DOI: 10.1249/00149619-200410000-00004

Abstract

Overuse injuries of the knee, particularly those of the extensor mechanism and iliotibial band, are commonplace in primary care and musculoskeletal practices. Effective treatment requires identification of all pertinent biomechanical factors contributing to overload and implementing measures to correct them.

MeSH terms

Biomechanical Phenomena
Cumulative Trauma Disorders / physiopathology
Cumulative Trauma Disorders / rehabilitation
Cumulative Trauma Disorders / therapy*
Exercise Therapy
Humans
Knee Injuries / physiopathology
Knee Injuries / rehabilitation
Knee Injuries / therapy*
Knee Joint / physiopathology
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome / physiopathology
Physical Therapy Modalities
Proprioception
Tibial Meniscus Injuries*