Chondromalacia Patella

Definition:
'Chondromalacia patellae' (also known as 'CMP') is a term that originates in the early 20th century. It originally meant "soft cartilage under the knee cap", a presumed cause of pain at the front and especially inner side of the knee. This condition often affects young, otherwise healthy individuals.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the front of the knee
  • Pain on the inside of the knee
  • Pain with prolonged sitting
Causes
  • Chronic friction related to repetitive knee flexion
  • Acute injury to knee
  • Tight iliotibial band
  • Malalignment
  • Bursitis
  • Patellar maltracking
  • Core instability
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to knee
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Knee strengthening exercises
  • Foam roll to ITB
Chondromalacia Patella Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sit On Feet
  • Lotus
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Wall Sits
  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Gait II
  • Stationary Bike

Chondromalacia Patella Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Step Downs
  • Glute Med Wall Sit
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Chondromalacia Patella Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump