Anterior knee pain, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), is one of the most common conditions affecting active individuals. It is estimated that 2.5 million runners are diagnosed with PFPS each year, with females being at greater risk. Studies have also shown that PFPS can be very stubborn, with the majority of cases affecting function for at least 5 years, and a very large percentage of individuals suffering more than one episode of pain.

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Frequently, individuals experience shoulder pain without any specific cause or trauma. As most people think, the smart thing to do in this situation would be to stop using the shoulder – avoiding any movement that would cause further pain. In the case of frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis – conventional wisdom in this case is not so wise!

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