Reducing Runner’s Knee Symptoms with Normatec Compression Therapy

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), commonly called runner’s knee, is a condition involving pain around or behind the kneecap during repetitive movement. It is especially common in runners, athletes, and active individuals whose knees are exposed to repeated loading from activities like running, squatting, stair climbing, and jumping.

Most people with runner’s knee notice a dull aching pain in the front of the knee, particularly after prolonged sitting, repetitive exercise, or activities that place stress on the kneecap. As fatigue builds in the hips and lower extremities, the knee may begin absorbing force less efficiently, increasing irritation around the patellofemoral joint during movement.

One of the biggest reasons runner’s knee continues is that the muscles responsible for controlling the knee become overloaded and recover poorly between activities. When the lower body remains fatigued, movement quality declines and stress on the kneecap increases with every stride or squat. For individuals in Memphis dealing with recurring knee discomfort during activity, Normatec Compression Therapy is used to support muscular recovery and improve lower extremity recovery between workouts and daily movement.