Hoffa’s (Knee) Fat Pad Impingement Syndrome - Causes & Treatment

Fat pad impingement (also called Hoffa's fat pad impingement syndrome) affects the fat pad in the front of you knee. Sports physio Maryke explains what causes this painful condition and discusses the pros and cons of 12 treatment options, ranging from exercises, taping, and orthotics to surgery.

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📽️ Other videos mentioned in this one:
▶️ Taping technique:    • Taping Technique for Anterior Knee Pain  
▶️ Icing:    • How Long to Ice an Injury ... And whe...  
▶️ Glute bridge progressions:    • Glute Bridge Exercise: 4 Progressions...  
▶️ Exercises for overpronation:    • Foot Pronation Exercises  

📚Chapters in this video:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:49 Anatomy & function
00:02:07 Causes of fat pad impingement
00:04:06 Fat pad impingement diagnosis and symptoms
00:09:04 Treatment options for fat pad impingement
00:21:38 How we can help

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References:
Abelleyra Lastoria, D. A., et al. (2023). "Predisposing factors for Hoffa’s fat pad syndrome: a systematic review." Knee Surgery & Related Research 35(1): 1-14.

Kitagawa, T., et al. (2022). "Effect of physical therapy on the flexibility of the infrapatellar fat pad: A single-blind randomised controlled trial." PLoS One 17(3): e0265333.

Mace, J., et al. (2016). "Infrapatellar fat pad syndrome: a review of anatomy, function, treatment and dynamics." Acta Orthopædica Belgica 82: 1-2016.

Hannon, J., et al. (2016). "Evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation implications of the infrapatellar fat pad." Sports Health 8(2): 167-171.

Dragoo, J. L., et al. (2012). "Evaluation and treatment of disorders of the infrapatellar fat pad." Sports Medicine 42: 51-67.

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