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This short video shows Squats, sitting and glute control in the context of “Patellofemoral syndrome (pain behind the kneecap).” Prolonged sitting inhibits the muscles of the back thighs and buttocks - they "turn off" and do not help with movement. The body compensates with the quadriceps and all the load falls on the front of the knee. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
Prolonged sitting inhibits the muscles of the back thighs and buttocks - they "turn off" and do not help with movement. The body compensates with the quadriceps and all the load falls on the front of the knee. The clip places this within “Patellofemoral syndrome (pain behind the kneecap)” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Patellofemoral syndrome (pain behind the kneecap).” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.