Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Rehabilitation Protocols
4 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome rehabilitation protocols from 3 institutions, published 2021–2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| iOrtho | FWB throughout | Avoid loading knee in flexion; minimize: descending stairs, prolonged sitting, running, jumping |
| Massachusetts General Hospital — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | N/A | Avoid painful PF compression positions; modify activity and training load; extensive differential diagnosis… |
| Massachusetts General Hospital — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome… | WBAT; activity modification; avoid painful PF compression positions | Minimize aggravating factors (stairs, prolonged sitting, running, jumping); pre-fabricated foot orthoses for… |
| Sanford Health — Patellofemoral Syndrome (Non-Operative) | FWB (modified per pain) | Patellar instability: avoid OKC 0-30 deg and CKC >90 deg; GPPS: avoid taping; soft tissue lesions: avoid… |
All 4 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome protocols
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
iOrtho
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome — Non-Operative
Massachusetts General Hospital
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome — Pediatric — Non-Operative
Massachusetts General Hospital
Patellofemoral Syndrome — Non-Operative
Sanford Health