Of the functional tests , squatting demonstrated the highest sensitivity .
Other useful tests include pain during stair climbing and prolonged sitting .
Conclusion A diagnostic checklist is useful as it provides a structured method for diagnosing AKP in a clinical setting .
Background  Anterior knee pain ( AKP ) or patellofemoral pain syndrome is common and may limit an individual 's ability to perform common activities of daily living such as stair climbing and prolonged sitting .
The diagnosis is difficult as there are multiple definitions for this disorder and there are no accepted criteria for diagnosis .
It is therefore most commonly a diagnosis that is made once other pathologies have been excluded .
Objectives The aim of this study was to create an evidence -based checklist for research ers and clinicians to use for the diagnosis of AKP .
A systematic review of the effects of therapeutic taping on patellofemoral pain syndrome.
OBJECTIVE To investigate the efficacy of patellar taping on pain control , patellar alignment , and neuromuscular control ( ie , vastus medialis oblique activation , knee extensor moment , etc ) in subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome . DATA SOURCES We search ed MEDLINE , SPORT Discus , PEDro , and CINAHL through December 2004 , using the key words patellar taping , therapeutic taping , McConnell taping , taping , chronic injury , patellofemoral pain , and knee . STUDY SELECTION Criteria for inclusion criteria were studies that exclusively recruited patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome or anterior knee pain and outcome measures specific to pain reduction , neuromuscular control , and patellar positioning . DATA EXTRACTION We identified and review ed 16 studies with an average PEDro score of 4.25/10 . Articles were divided into 3 categories based on primary outcome measures : 4 r and omized controlled trials on treatment methods and pain , 9 studies on neuromuscular control , and 3 on patellar positioning . DATA SYNTHESIS Although patellar taping seems to reduce pain and improve function in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome during activities of daily living and rehabilitation exercise , strong evidence to identify the underlying mechanisms is still not available
Of the functional tests , squatting demonstrated the highest sensitivity .
Other useful tests include pain during stair climbing and prolonged sitting .
Conclusion A diagnostic checklist is useful as it provides a structured method for diagnosing AKP in a clinical setting .
Background  Anterior knee pain ( AKP ) or patellofemoral pain syndrome is common and may limit an individual 's ability to perform common activities of daily living such as stair climbing and prolonged sitting .
The diagnosis is difficult as there are multiple definitions for this disorder and there are no accepted criteria for diagnosis .
It is therefore most commonly a diagnosis that is made once other pathologies have been excluded .
Objectives The aim of this study was to create an evidence -based checklist for research ers and clinicians to use for the diagnosis of AKP .