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Chondromalacia Patella (Patellofemoral Pain)
Normally defined as softening and degeneration of the soft tissue underneath the kneecap leading to pain associated with bending and straightening of the knee.
Risk Factorsmore common in young adultsaffects more women then mencommon in runner's or anyone involved in a sport that stresses the knees by overuse or overloadinghistory of knee dislocation or fracture
Symptomsknee tendernessfront knee pain that worsens after prolonged sittingpain or discomfort that worsens with stairs or arising out of a seated posturesense of grinding in the knee whenever it is bent and straightened
Treatmentsresticenon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)physical therapyincreasing strength of quadriceps, adductors and iliotibial (IT) band while stretching hamstringssoft tissue therapies / massagecortisone injectionssurgery
Preventionstretch and warm-up prior to activityperform regular exercises to improve strength and flexibility of the quadriceps, hamstring, adductor and IT bandavoid activities that are stressfull to the kneeincrease activity level graduallylose weightwear proper shoes for the activitywear knee supports/band when appropriate
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