Infrapatellar Impingement Treatment

Reduce Pain

Reduce Swelling

Improve biomechanics

About the condition

What is Infrapatellar Impingement?

The infrapatellar fat pad is soft tissue that lies behind and just below your patella. It separates the patella from the femoral condyle.

The infrapatellar fat pad distributes pressure across the patellofemoral joint, facilitates flexible deformation in the knee and supports patellar stability. This fat pad can become pinched (impinged) causing pain when moving.

Causes

What are the causes of Infrapatellar Impingement?

Overload of the quadriceps – such as with running or kicking
Repetitive hyperextension of the knee – bending too far backward
Repeated episodes of kneeling
Direct trauma to the front of the knee
Poor biomechanics i.e. flat foot

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of Infrapatellar Impingement?

However, infrapatellar inflammation can occur due to other associated knee conditions:

Sharp pain located at the front of the knee
Swelling surrounding the patella and the patellar tendon
Pain with prolonged periods of standing or sitting with crossed legs or after periods of rest
Osteoarthritis
Patellofemoral pain
Ligamentous injuries
Meniscal tears
Patella tendinopathy
Post-operative pain following an arthroscopy/keyhole surgery

Treatment

Treatment for Infrapatellar Impingement

Custom Orthotics
Soft tissue release
Shockwave Therapy
Therapeutic exercises
Taping
Personalised treatment plan
TECAR Therapy

Self care

What can I do at home?

Resting and limiting physical activity
Icing the painful area

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