This document discusses chondromalacia patella, a knee condition causing pain around the kneecap. It lists the main signs and symptoms as peripatellar pain, pain with motion called the movie sign, and painful crepitus or grinding. Several tests are mentioned to help diagnose it, and treatment involves physical therapy modalities like electrical stimulation, bracing or taping for stability support, and exercises to strengthen the VMO muscle and stretch tight lateral and thigh muscles. Activities to avoid that cause pain or crepitus are also outlined.
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This document discusses chondromalacia patella, a knee condition causing pain around the kneecap. It lists the main signs and symptoms as peripatellar pain, pain with motion called the movie sign, and painful crepitus or grinding. Several tests are mentioned to help diagnose it, and treatment involves physical therapy modalities like electrical stimulation, bracing or taping for stability support, and exercises to strengthen the VMO muscle and stretch tight lateral and thigh muscles. Activities to avoid that cause pain or crepitus are also outlined.
This document discusses chondromalacia patella, a knee condition causing pain around the kneecap. It lists the main signs and symptoms as peripatellar pain, pain with motion called the movie sign, and painful crepitus or grinding. Several tests are mentioned to help diagnose it, and treatment involves physical therapy modalities like electrical stimulation, bracing or taping for stability support, and exercises to strengthen the VMO muscle and stretch tight lateral and thigh muscles. Activities to avoid that cause pain or crepitus are also outlined.
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This document discusses chondromalacia patella, a knee condition causing pain around the kneecap. It lists the main signs and symptoms as peripatellar pain, pain with motion called the movie sign, and painful crepitus or grinding. Several tests are mentioned to help diagnose it, and treatment involves physical therapy modalities like electrical stimulation, bracing or taping for stability support, and exercises to strengthen the VMO muscle and stretch tight lateral and thigh muscles. Activities to avoid that cause pain or crepitus are also outlined.
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Chondromalacia patella
Signs and Symptoms
Peripatellar pain Movie sign Painful crepitus Positive Tests Clark’s Waldron’s Retinacular Test VMO Coordination Test Modified Ober’s Treatment Interferential Cold pack with compression Correct pronation Strengthen VMO Stretch lateral structures (ITB) Stretch Rectus Femoris Brace/Tape for stability Avoidance Flexion/extension through crepitus range Low-seat position for bicycling Climbing of stairs
