The 3rd International Patellofemoral Research Retreat: an international expert consensus meeting to improve the scientific understanding and clinical management of patellofemoral pain.

摘要

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common and often chronic musculoskeletal condition, affecting young and physically active adults. It is a particularly common diagnosis of patients seen at sports medicine practices, with the incidence rates varying from 2% to 30%.Despite its high prevalence, the exact aetiology of PFP remains unclear, although evidence suggests a multifactor-ial origin. It is likely that the underlying cause of PFP is not the same for all patients. Because of the diverse origin of PFP, many rehabilitation programmes with various approaches have been proposed to treat this disorder. Several studies have demonstrated that physical therapy is effective in treating PFP; however, a high variation in treatment results has been reported. There is a general consensus that physiotherapy should be the first option for treatment for this condition, but many questions remain unanswered and enigmatic. Therefore, in 2009, the first International Patellofemoral Research Retreat (IPFRR) in Baltimore brought together approximately 50 researchers from around the world. The meeting resulted in a consensus statement1 which summarised the state of the field, recognised gaps in the literature and raised several ideas for future research.