Gait Retraining for Patellofemoral Pain in a Runner

Course overview

Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain in runners, often linked to subtle biomechanical and training factors. This case study examines the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis of patellofemoral pain in recreational runners, highlighting key subjective and objective findings that distinguish it from other anterior knee pathologies. Through treadmill-based gait analysis, clinicians will explore biomechanical contributors and the evidence supporting running retraining as an intervention, with a focus on step rate modification. The case also provides a structured framework for implementing and progressing step rate retraining, delivering effective patient education, and promoting long-term recovery and self-management.