PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME
Aching pain under the knee cap that is made worse by climbing stairs, squatting, jumping, running and / or sitting for prolonged periods of time
WHAT IS IT?
Half of all running injuries are to the knee, and the most common is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or "Runner's Knee". PFPS is a condition where the patella (knee cap) does not sit properly within the groove of the femur (thigh bone), and repeated stress causes pain.
SYMPTOMS
PFPS is characterized by aching pain under the knee cap that is made worse by climbing stairs, squatting, jumping, running and /or sitting for prolonged periods of time. When running, the pain usually begins immediately after you stop running and worsens over the next 1-12 hours.
TREATMENT
Quad muscle strengthening has traditionally been done to help stabilize the knee cap within the femoral groove. While most PFPS patients have successful short-term outcomes following this type of rehabilitation, in follow-up studies ranging from 5 to 25 years after rehabilitation, 25-91% of PFPS patients report a return of symptoms. Recent research has clearly pointed to strengthening a key muscle in your hip, the gluteus medius, as a critical step to better control your femur and optimize your rehabilitation.
Check out the Gluteus Medius Strengthening video
SOLE footbeds offer custom-moldable support to aid your recovery.
Our orthotic insoles are recommended by podiatrists to promote neutral alignment and optimize natural biomechanics, distributing pressure and strain efficiently, in the feet and beyond.
Health content provided by Dr. Reed Ferber and the Running Injury Clinic
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SOLE now offers footbeds with a built-in metatarsal pad. This is an added element of forefoot support that sits under the transverse arch, the arch behind the ball of the foot that runs across the width of the foot. It lifts and separates toes, putting them back into their natural resting position, to relieve pressure and pain in the area that can be caused by issues such as Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia. This added support also increases circulation and reduces discomfort caused by ill-fitting footwear.
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Which footbed is best for me?
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Footwear type
The thickness of the footbed you choose is dependent on the volume of your shoe type. How does your shoe fit? Please select one.
TIGHT-FITTING FOOTWEAR Ideal for low profile footwear with thin or no factory insoles and slim-fitting footwear such as cycling shoes, cleats, running shoes, dress shoes and casual shoes. MEDIUM-FITTING FOOTWEAR Ideal for most average-volume footwear and shoes with standard factory insoles such as running shoes, sneakers, basketball shoes, tennis shoes, loafers and casual shoes. LOOSE-FITTING FOOTWEAR Ideal for footwear with wiggle room thick factory insoles and a wider shape such as hiking boots, work boots, loose-fitting running shoes and winter boots.
Which footbed is best for me?
Follow these easy steps to find your perfect SOLE footbed match.
Footwear type
The thickness of the footbed you choose is dependent on the volume of your shoe type. How does your shoe fit? Please select one.
TIGHT-FITTING FOOTWEAR Low profile footwear with thin or no factory insoles such as slim-fitting dress shoes, casual shoes, slim running shoes, cycling shoes and cleats. Low profile footwear with thin or no factory insoles such as slim-fitting dress shoes, casual shoes, slim running shoes, cycling shoes and cleats. MEDIUM-FITTING FOOTWEAR Average-volume footwear and shoes with standard factory insoles such as running shoes, sneakers, basketball shoes, tennis shoes, loafers and casual shoes. Average-volume footwear and shoes with standard factory insoles such as running shoes, sneakers, basketball shoes, tennis shoes, loafers and casual shoes. LOOSE-FITTING FOOTWEAR Footwear with wiggle room and thick factory insoles such as hiking boots, work boots, loose-fitting running shoes and winter boots. Footwear with wiggle room and thick factory insoles such as hiking boots, work boots, loose-fitting running shoes and winter boots.
Met pad support
SOLE now offers footbeds with a built-in metatarsal pad. This is an added element of forefoot support that sits under the transverse arch, the arch behind the ball of the foot that runs across the width of the foot. It lifts and separates toes, putting them back into their natural resting position, to relieve pressure and pain in the area that can be caused by issues such as Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia. This added support also increases circulation and reduces discomfort caused by ill-fitting footwear.
Would you like to include Met Pad options?
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