a caution on patella femoral syndrome.

I was (Mis) diagnosed with this for 6 years. Treid all sorts of stuff.
Finally went to go see a sports specific podiatrist/gait specialist who rediagnosed me correctly with overtight ilio-tibial bands. These are the muscles that insert at the hip and run down the outside of your leg, and connect to the lower leg just below the knee. I was put on a prescription stretching regime. I know for a fact the regime I was given was posted on the web I'll see if I can find a link.

The stretching ( of the proper muscle group) really helped; I am cured.

penny s