Symptoms
Patellar tracking pain
Pain from patellar mistracking improves substantially with vastus medialis re-education and vastus lateralis release.
Overview
Pain from patellar mistracking improves substantially with vastus medialis re-education and vastus lateralis release. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Combine motor control with myofascial work.
Red flags — when to refer
Acute trauma, dislocation — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction