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Patellofemoral pain is the preferred term used to describe pain in and around the patella. Synonyms include PFJ syndrome, anterior knee pain and chondromalacia patellae.

Patellofemoral discomfort problem is a common joint issue that causes discomfort under and around the kneecap.

Active Physical Therapy specializes in treating back, neck and knee pain. It offers massage and other treatment options. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the office.

Osteochondritis dissecans is a combined condition whereby a varying amount of cuboid and its nearby fibrous drops its blood flow. Osteochondritis dissecans can include the cuboid and fibrous of almost any combined. Joints are most commonly affected. In this condition, avascular necrosis occurs in an area of subchondral bone followed usually by degenerative changes in the overlying cartilage.

Strains of the quadriceps muscle usually occur during sprinting, jumping or kicking. Strains are seen in all the quadriceps muscles but are most common in the rectus femoris, which is more vulnerable to strain as it passes over two joints: the hip and the knee.

At Active Physical Therapy we provide treatments for Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Injuries, Foot and ankle dysfunction, Knee Instability, Patellofemoral Problems, Post Surgical Rehabilitation, Degerative Disc conditions and Arthritis. Below is a sampling of the different treatment we offer at our offices.Call Now:(301)-498-1604 for Immediate Appointment.

The patellar tendon is the one connecting the knee cap to the shin bone. Like other tendons; this tendon as well is made up of hard string like bands