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ForwardJPHC CE: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Adolescents: Continuing Education for the Primary Care Provider
1.0 NAPNAP contact hour. This continuing education activity is offered free to NAPNAP Members. For nonmembers, this continuing education activity rate is $10. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a multifactorial complaint of anterior knee pain. Patellofemoral pain typically spreads diffusely across the knee, is notable during weight bearing, and is exacerbated by knee flexion. Patellofemoral pain is often insidious in onset, typically with no identifiable mechanism of injury. Factors believed to contribute to PFPS include overuse, muscular imbalance, joint malalignment, and, rarely, trauma to the joint (Bump & Lewis, 2023). J Pediatr Health Care (2025) 39, 686-694.
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This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 1.0 NAPNAP contact hour.
Keywords: Patellofemoral pain syndrome, adolescents, overuse injuries, physical therapy, primary care
Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the epidemiology of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) in adolescents.
2. Discuss modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for PFPS in adolescents.
3. Recognize the clinical presentation and physical examination findings of PFPS.
4. Identify the components of a comprehensive treatment plan for adolescents with PFPS.
5. Identify preventive strategies to reduce the risk of PFPS in adolescent athletes.
Sarah C. White, Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant, Clemson University, Children’s Emergency Center, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC.
Heide S. Temples, Professor, Registered Nurse, Clemson University, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Clemson, SC; Registered Nurse, Clemson University School of Nursing, Greenville, SC.
Disclosure:
Sarah Christine White, the author, and supporting co-author, Dr. Heide S. Temples, declares no financial interests or potential conflicts of interest in preparing this manuscript.
Compilation of this manuscript received no funding from outside sources.
Correspondence:
Sarah White, BSN, RN, FNP-S
Clemson University, Children’s Emergency Center
Prisma Health Upstate
9 Batesview Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected].
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours