Knees are often a source of pain due to their weight bearing function and vulnerability during twists and turns. For these reasons knees are prone to Arthritis and are common sites for sports injuries. The patello-femoral joint is the articulation of the thigh bone (femur) and the knee cap (patella). This is a common site of pain in the knee, which is experienced particularly on bending the knee whilst weight bearing (e.g. whilst climbing stairs). Problems in the patello-femoral joint can be due to patella maltracking, caused by weakness in the anterior thigh muscles (the quadriceps).Cartilage tears can occur with twisting or impact injuries and result in painful locking of the knee. Various ligaments and soft tissue structures around the knee can also be damaged and compromise the stability of the joint and/or cause pain and loss of function… Chosing Nextmove Physiotherapy is a primary route for helping manage and treat your knee problems.