Runners knee and the movement chain.

Runners knee and the movement chain.

The article explains that anterior knee pain is often treated at the knee even though the cause may involve hip stability, core control, foot movement and frontal-plane mechanics.

• Anterior knee pain is presented as a symptom that may connect to the hip, core and foot.
• The article argues for single-leg exercises and frontal-plane control instead of only treating the knee site.
• The page links running form, hip stability and movement mechanics.