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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a general term for pain arising from the knee joint.
Release quadriceps tension and strengthen the vastus medialis oblique muscle to correct patellar tracking.
Week 1
Counteract hip tightness, quadriceps weakness, and improper patellar tracking in PFPS.
Week 2
Stretch hip muscles to relieve tension and strengthen smaller glute muscles for proper pelvis and femur mechanics.
Week 3
Standing hip abductions and reverse lunges strengthen the gluteus medius and all muscles of the lower leg.
Week 4
Stretches and compound exercises to strengthen thigh muscles and patellar tendon.
Week 5
Shin Splints
The term "shin splints" refers to pain along the shin bone (tibia) — a very common injury among runners.
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Use our scraping tool to relieve tightness and improve flexibility in the powerful muscles at the back of your thighs.
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Address shin splints and discomfort by using our scraping tool to release tension and stimulate healing in the lower leg.
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Our scraping tool helps alleviate wrist strain and discomfort, enhancing flexibility and relieving tension in this delicate joint.
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a general term for pain arising from the knee joint.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the degeneration of the thick connective tissue in the bottom of your foot, causing stiffness and heel pain.
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IT Band Pain
IT band syndrome is a common overuse injury that presents as pain on the outside of the knee.
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Calf Pain
Musculoskeletal-related calf pain is usually due to either muscle strain or Achilles tendonitis.
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Achilles tendonitis is a common overuse injury that causes pain in the back of the heel and the calf due to repetitive, forceful ankle plantarflexion.
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Improve flexibility and relieve tension in the chest, traps, and lats muscles with our scraping tool, enhancing posture and improving upper body mobility.
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Our scraping tool effectively targets muscles along the back, providing relief from tension and promoting better spinal alignment.
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Ease discomfort and promote mobility in your elbows with our scraping tool, enhancing flexibility and relieving tension.
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Our scraping tool promotes recovery and reduces tightness in your calf muscles, helping you move more easily.
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Using our scraping tool to target tight muscles and fascia can provide soothing relief and improved foot mobility.
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Ariana Purificati Fune
Kinesiologist and Certified Personal Trainer
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

The patellar tendon is attached just below the patella or knee cap bone. All four of the quadriceps muscles insert into the patella thus muscular imbalances or biomechanical abnormalities can pull your patella too far in one direction, causing stress and pain at the patellar tendon.

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Scraping brings fresh blood flow to the area, providing an ideal healing environment for, and reducing pain in the patellar tendon.

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Stretching and strengthening will reduce imbalances in the muscles to restore proper patellar tracking. Strenghtening will also allow the patellar tendon to tolerate more load with less irritation.

Ariana Purificati Fune
Kinesiologist and Certified Personal Trainer
Exercises
Release quadriceps tension and strengthen the vastus medialis oblique muscle to correct patellar tracking.
Week 1
Release quadriceps tension and strengthen the vastus medialis oblique muscle to correct patellar tracking.
Counteract hip tightness, quadriceps weakness, and improper patellar tracking in PFPS.
Week 2
Counteract hip tightness, quadriceps weakness, and improper patellar tracking in PFPS.
Stretch hip muscles to relieve tension and strengthen smaller glute muscles for proper pelvis and femur mechanics.
Week 3
Stretch hip muscles to relieve tension and strengthen smaller glute muscles for proper pelvis and femur mechanics.
Standing hip abductions and reverse lunges strengthen the gluteus medius and all muscles of the lower leg.
Week 4
Standing hip abductions and reverse lunges strengthen the gluteus medius and all muscles of the lower leg.
Stretches and compound exercises to strengthen thigh muscles and patellar tendon.
Week 5
Stretches and compound exercises to strengthen thigh muscles and patellar tendon.