range of motion

Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

Patella Femoral Pain syndrome is the most common knee disorder, accounting for 25% of all

knee diagnoses. It is often a common complaint following meniscus or ACL injury and is the

most common injury for runners.

There are multiple factors that contribute to PFPS. However, PFPS is commonly associated

with repetitive micro trauma, impaired hip muscle strength, and lower extremity flexibility.

Through proper examination a physical therapist can help to determine the contributing factors

causing your pain and difficulty from PFPS and help give you the tools needed to improve function and

decrease pain with activity.

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Shoulder Mobilizations and improving range of motion

Shoulder Mobilizations and improving range of motion


By applying the cup with massage cream and moving it across the muscle it can provide a neuro-physiological relaxation to the muscle and help improve the muscles usage during exercise and help with stretching.


It can be beneficial for smaller muscles in the rotator cuff that are too tender for a deep tissue massage.


It can also be helpful on the low back when the muscles have spasms or are too tender to massage.


We at South End PT can help determine if cupping is an appropriate modality for your rehabilitation and recovery!