Concepto actual del síndrome de dolor femororrotuliano en deportistas

The bibliography search was made trought the MEDLINE database. Most of existing studies indicates a multifactorial cause, reason why each case will be different and should be treated according with individual characteristic of each patient. The initial evaluation in physiotherapy and the interdiscipline work must be necessary. Must be necessary the consideration of the person as a whole specially to the low extremity as a whole: hip, knee, ankle. The present treatment based on sciences consists of: relative rest, readaptation to the sport activity, pain decreasement measures, strength training, muscular flexibility, functional bandage, patient's education, foot orthesis, postural reeducation, aerobic work, proprioception and manual therapy.