Best Chondromalacia Patella Treatment In Delhi NCR.
Causes of Chondromalacia Patella
- Damage to the patellar cartilage. Situations where this is more likely include the following:
- Overuse of the knee, such as in certain sports.
- Alignment of the knee. This may cause the patella to rub on, rather than glide over, the lower femur.
- Due to an imbalance in the muscles around the knee
- A combination of an alignment problem (as above) and overuse with sports, may be the most common reason for developing chondromalacia patellae.
- Injury to the knee.
- In older people it may develop as part of the ageing process where there is wear and tear of cartilage in many joints.
Symptoms of Chondromalacia Patella
- Pain in the knee(front of the knee)
- A grating or grinding feeling or noise when the knee moves (crepitus).
- Rarely, some fluid swelling (effusion) of the knee joint.
Treatment of Chondromalacia Patella
- Treatment for chondromalacia patella includes strengthening the supporting muscles around the knee and hip joints without increasing pressure on the kneecap.
- Also, specific exercises may help to correct problems with alignment and muscle balance around the knee.
- Open chain exercises that allow the leg to move freely are often used in the beginning of rehabilitation rather than closed chain exercises.
- Avoid strenuous use of the knee – until the pain eases. Symptoms usually improve in time if the knee is not overused.
- Minimizes weight-bearing in the knees in order to decrease irritation at the kneecap SLR.
- Straight leg raises help strengthen the hip flexor and quadriceps muscles to lift the leg while stabilizing the knee.
- Side lying leg raises help to strengthen your gluteus medius while stabilizing the knee.
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- Taping of the kneecap (patella) – is a possible treatment which can reduce pain. Adhesive tape is applied over the patella, to alter the alignment or the way the patella moves.