改变危险因素对防止复发非常关键。髌股关节疼痛是多因素导致的。若康复治疗的长期疗效较差,或与潜在性致病因素没有得到充分纠正有关。纠正危险因素包括髌骨带/支具、足矫形器具、髋关节/核心肌群及股四头肌肌力练习,肌肉弹性练习或软组织运动技术。需对每一个患者进行个体化的预防治疗措施,并将治疗维持一段时间。[6]Davis IS, Powers CM. Patellofemoral pain syndrome: proximal, distal, and local factors, an international retreat, April 30-May 2, 2009, Fells Point, Baltimore, MD. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010;40:A1-A16.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20195028?tool=bestpractice.com应建议进行常规家庭疗法,以达到长期满意疗效,避免复发。[95]Karlsson J, Thomee R, Sward L. Eleven year follow-up of patello-femoral pain syndrome. Clin J Sport Med. 1996;6:22-26.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8925361?tool=bestpractice.com[96]Kannus P, Natri A, Paakkala T, et al. An outcome study of chronic patellofemoral pain syndrome: seven-year follow-up of patients in a randomized, controlled trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1999;81:355-363.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10199273?tool=bestpractice.com