Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome, PFPS) is one of the most common sources of knee pain, typically felt in the front of the knee around the kneecap. While the patellofemoral joint is designed to handle high levels of force, pain develops when the load placed on the knee exceeds what it can currently tolerate. The first step in managing PFPS is load management — reducing or modifying activities that aggravate symptoms to give the knee time to recover. During this phase, the focus shifts