Table 2. Anterior knee pain: contributing factors.
Abnormal Q angle |
Exaggerated lumbar lordosis |
Genu valgus |
Genu varus |
Hyper-pronated feet |
Knee and patellar ligamentous laxity |
Knee extensor and flexor muscle strength imbalance |
Overuse |
Patella alta |
Patellar chondromalacia |
Patellar maltracking |
Tight Achilles |