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    Chondromalacia Patella

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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

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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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    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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    411 views5 pages

    Chondromalacia Patella

    Uploaded by

    bjpalmer
    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

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