Abstract Summary
Patellofemoral (PF) pain is a common running injury where PF joint stress has been implicated. Using a musculoskeletal model, we examined how PF joint stress is influenced in running with and without 9 kg of added load at a set running speed. PF joint stress increased 10% which was attributed to a 16% increase in PF joint reaction force due to the 14% increase in quadriceps force. No changes in cadence or foot strike patterns were observed. Added load during running appears to promote greater PF joint loading during running. This may have an impact on the aetiology of PF pain.