29/07/2025
๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ:
James, 25, came to us with ongoing ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ง โ pain around the front of the knee that had been bothering him for months, especially when squatting, running downhill, or going down stairs. He also described clicking and a sense of instability in the joint.
After a clinical assessment and referral for imaging by his GP, James was diagnosed with ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ (๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ ๐) โ a condition where the kneecap sits higher than usual in the femoral groove.
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ?
When the patella sits too high, it doesn't engage the groove properly during early knee movement, leading to poor tracking and increased stress on the joint โ a common contributor to patellofemoral pain and joint instability.
๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
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We put together a targeted physio plan including:
๐๏ธ Quadriceps strengthening
๐ Glute and hip control work
๐ Movement retraining for squats and stairs
๐ฏ Taping and temporary activity adjustments
๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ:
After 8 weeks, James was pain-free, moving with confidence. He had returned to running without discomfort, feeling more stable and strong!
Patella Alta requires medical imaging for formal diagnosis, but physiotherapy can play a big role in managing symptoms and improving function.
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