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Free parent's guide

The parent's guide to Adolescent Patellofemoral Pain

Address the likely drivers of your teenager's kneecap pain - with a strength-first framework to help restore squatting, running and landing.

  • Why scans are usually normal, and why that's good news
  • How PFP differs from Osgood–Schlatter and SLJ
  • The quad and hip strengthening ladder that works
  • Which activities to modify instead of stopping
  • Red flags that need a clinical assessment
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Free guide

The parent's guide to Adolescent Patellofemoral Pain

An 8-page PDF: what it is, what to do this week, when to worry, and the first 5 things to change at home.

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Sound familiar?

If your young athlete is dealing with this…

Knee pain on stairs, squats and after sitting
Being told to "just rest" with no real plan
Pain that keeps coming back every season

This free guide gives you a clear, evidence-based starting point so you can take action this week, without the guesswork.

What's inside the guide

A focused, no-fluff resource you can read in 15 minutes and act on the same day.

  • Why scans are usually normal, and why that's good news
  • How PFP differs from Osgood–Schlatter and SLJ
  • The quad and hip strengthening ladder that works
  • Which activities to modify instead of stopping
  • Red flags that need a clinical assessment
"Finally a plan built for a growing body. We knew exactly what to do, and he was working back towards full training within weeks."

Parent of an academy footballer

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Once you've read the guide, our 6-week template programmes and personalised online rehab can help support your athlete's return to sport.

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References

The research and guidance we drew on when writing this guide.

  1. Collins, N.J., Barton, C.J., van Middelkoop, M., et al. (2018) '2018 consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions for patellofemoral pain', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(18), pp. 1170-1178.
  2. Frush, T.J. and Lindenfeld, T.N. (2009) 'Peri-epiphyseal and overuse injuries in adolescent athletes', Sports Health, 1(3), pp. 201-211.
  3. Gabbett, T.J. (2016) 'The training-injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder?', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(5), pp. 273-280.
  4. Hawkins, D. and Metheny, J. (2001) 'Overuse injuries in youth sports: biomechanical considerations', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(10), pp. 1701-1707.
  5. Lloyd, R.S., Cronin, J.B., Faigenbaum, A.D., et al. (2016) 'National Strength and Conditioning Association position statement on long-term athletic development', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(6), pp. 1491-1509.
  6. Rathleff, M.S., Roos, E.M., Olesen, J.L. and Rasmussen, S. (2015) 'Exercise during school hours when added to patient education improves outcome for 2 years in adolescent patellofemoral pain: a cluster randomised trial', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(6), pp. 406-412.