SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT:

-very localized pain (can put your finger on it)

-hard to distinguish form PFP (may coexist)

-repetitive jumping activities/sports

-increase activity too quickly

-pain during jumping, running, jogging and hopping

-tender on palpation

-thicker patella tendon on one side

-muscles imbalance

-no swelling compare to PFP, no clunk or crepitus

TESTS:

-knee extensor strength

-ultrasound

-single leg hopping