Chondromalacia Patella Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

What's happening

The kneecap slides in a groove at the front of the thigh bone. When the load through that joint exceeds what it can comfortably handle, pain develops. The cartilage may or may not show softening on MRI, and scans often don't match symptoms well.

It's common in teenagers, runners, people who've recently increased squatting or stair climbing, and women.

Symptoms

A dull ache around or behind the kneecap. Worse with stairs (especially going down), squatting, kneeling and sitting for long periods with bent knees, sometimes called the cinema sign. Occasionally a grinding feeling, which is usually harmless.

Treatment

The strongest evidence is for combined hip and knee strengthening. Weak hip muscles allow the thigh to rotate inward, changing how the kneecap tracks. Quadriceps strengthening improves the knee's ability to handle load.

We adjust activities temporarily, like reducing deep squats or hill running, while building capacity. Taping can reduce pain during activities. Footwear and running technique may be looked at for runners.

Most people improve over six to twelve weeks. Surgery is rarely needed.

Exercises often used for Chondromalacia Patella

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All knee exercises

Frequently asked questions