What is chondromalacia patellae? Chondromalacia patellae (CMP) is referred to as anterior knee pain due to the physical and biomechanical changes . The articular cartilage of the posterior surface of the patella is going through degenerative changes which manifest as a softening, swelling, fraying, and erosion of the hyaline cartilage underlying the patella and sclerosis of the underlying bone. Physical Therapy Management Exercise Program Conservative treatment of chondromalacia patellae is both physical and highly advised. Short-wave diathermy can help to relieve pain and to increase the blood supply to the area, improving the nutrition supply to the articular cartilage. Care must be taken when planning an exercise programme . Conservative therapeutic interventions include the following: Isometric quadriceps strengthening and stretching exercises[1] Restoration of adequate quadriceps strength and function is an essential factor in achieving good recovery. The most effective exercises are isometric and isotonic in the inner range. Isotonic exercises through a full range of motion will only lead to increased pain and even joint effusion.Stretching of the vastus lateralis and strengthening of the vastus medialis is often recommended, but they are difficult to isolate due to shared innervation and insertion.It has shown that closed kinematic chain exercises can improve patellofemoral joint performance by increasing quadriceps muscle strength and patellar alignment correction. Hamstring stretching exercises Temporary modification of activity Patellar taping Foot orthoses NSAIDs Hip strength and stability training, as hip positioning and strength have a significant influence on anterior knee pain. Hip abductor strengthening as an increased hip adduction angle is associated with weakened hip abductors. Patellar realignment brace. We ASP Healthcare is one of the best physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre in chennai. #www.asphealthcare.in #handpain #wristpain #rehabcentre #bestphysio #bestchiropractic #bestacupuncture #osteopathic #ambattur #avadi #thirumullaivoyal #mugppair #annanagar #kallikuppam #9941424372 #8072603014