Chondromalacia Patella Treatment by Physical Therapy

Chondromalacia Patella is also known as the runner’s knee. That happens due to the softening of kneecap cartilage. That is observed mostly in young athletes and people suffering from arthritis. Athletes who keep playing after an injury and do not focus on immediate treatment are at high risk of chondromalacia patella.

But if chondromalacia happens due to the improper alignment of the knees can’t be treated with rest only. You need consultation from an expert sports medicine specialist for it. If you want to get chondromalacia patella treatment services in Lahore, go through the following:

What are the Causes of Chondromalacia Patella 

Your kneecap lies in front of your knee joint. When you move your knee backward your kneecap glides over the cartilage. Then your knee cap is attached to the muscles by tendons and ligaments. When any of these parts get affected that affects the performance of your kneecap.

That results in abnormal rubbing and results in the chondromalacia patella. These few are the reasons why the improper movement of the knee cap happens: 

• Poor alignment in congenital condition 
• Weakness of muscles 
• Unbalancing of muscles between adductors and abductors
• Stress on knee joints while running, swimming, and jumping. 
• Trauma on kneecap 

Symptoms of chondromalacia Patella 

One of the most prominent symptoms of chondromalacia patella is intense itching pain in the front of your knees. Pain can get more severe when you move forward and backward. And discomfort also happens when you keep sitting in one position for a long time.

People feel pain when they stand up after sitting in the same position for long.

People are suspected of these symptoms when they make immediate movements. Some people can also feel the sensation of a crackly sound from their knees which is a clear symptom that your cartilage is getting damaged. 

Diagnoses of Chondromalacia Patella 

Whenever you visit a sports medicine specialist for the treatment of chondromalacia patella he is going to have the following steps for the diagnosis of this”: 

• Fracturing of the kneecap or knee joint 
• Cartilage is getting inside the knee joints or injury in the knee meniscus 
• Infection inside the knees 
• Arthritis is another common cause of chondromalacia patella 

Your doctor is going to ask about daily activities and your profession. And is going to check swelling, tenderness, and deformity in the knee joints. And bend your knees gently to check the condition of it and how much affected it is. Sometimes  X-rays are recommended for the clear inspection and provision of targeted treatment. But if your symptoms are severe doctor may recommend a tomography or magnetic resonance for it as well. 

As healing of articular cartilage is tough chondromalacia patella can be a permanent problem. However several nonsurgical problems provide relief from pain and discomfort. There are good chances that the problem can be treated by physical therapy but in the case of severe conditions surgery removes the area of damaged cartilage. 

How to Prevent Chondromalacia Patella 

You can prevent chondromalacia patella by preventing the overuse of knee joints and common injuries of knees. 

• Before participating in any game make sure to keep your body warm up and stretching. 
• Have proper exercises for the strengthening of your leg muscles. 
• In the training program increase your intensity gradually and avoid crossing your limits immediately. 
• While walking and jumping try to wear comfortable shoes that support your knees and thigh muscles. 
• Ask your doctor about shoe inserts that do good for all kinds of alignment problems. 
• If you are a player of any game make sure to use proper equipment’s that could protect you from injuries. 
• While doing any hard work try to weak knee pads. 

Treatment Options 

Treatment of chondromalacia patella is always preferred in nonsurgical ways. If you want to get chondromalacia patella treatment services in Lahore, NBR is a trusted clinic with a team of professionals. We are using different techniques and processes for the treatment of it: 

• Ice therapy for the treatment of pain and swelling. 
• There are several exercises we recommend for the treatment and relief of pain in the case of chondromalacia patella. Some of these are roller leg lifts, straight leg lifts, wall slides, bridges, and hip abductions. 
• These few are the exercises you should avoid during chondromalacia patella. Leg extension machines, high-impact exercises, weight-bearing exercises, and squats. 
• We use knee bracing and taping that helps to relieve pain and stress on joints. 
• Our expert physical therapists analyze and correct the alignment of your walking by which discomfort and pain can be reduced up to the mark. 
• If your flat feet are a cause of knee pain we provide custom orthotics to support your walk and alignment. 
• Activity modification are also good for the prevention of chondromalacia patella. You have to prevent the activities that put stress on your joints and cause pain. 
• Patient education and learning about knee mechanics are good to keep them protected from further deterioration.To Book Appointment or get consultation you can contact on Facebook or Instagram.

FAQs

What is the best treatment for chondromalacia patella?

Physical therapy, orthotics, and patella stabilizing braces are effective for the treatment of chondromalacia patella. 

Which exercises are good for the chondromalacia patella? 

Few of these exercises are highly effective for the treatment of Chondromalacia patella. 

• Walking on a flat surface 
• Swimming 
• Rowing 
• Kayaking