01/30/2026
Guess the Diagnosis! 🤔
→ 30–45-year-old adult
→ Active, but not an athlete
→ Knee pain when using stairs
→ Worse going downhill or downstairs
→ Pain during squats or sit-to-stand
→ Feels stiff after sitting too long
→ No swelling, no catching or locking
→ Pain mostly around or behind the kneecap
→ Worse with repeated bending
→ Feels better with rest and light movement, but pain returns with activity
What do you think is going on?
Drop your guess below 👇🏻
ANSWER
Likely: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
One of the most common causes of anterior knee pain in active adults and it’s rarely just a “knee-only” issue.
Often linked to:
• Hip and quad strength deficits
• Load management issues
• Reduced ankle mobility
• Movement patterns that overload the kneecap
The good news? With the right assessment and plan, this is very manageable. 🦵🏻