Chondromalacia Patellae (also known as CMP, Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome, or Runner's Knee) is a discomfort or dull pain in the knee or just under or around the knee. It is most common in young adults, soccer players, cyclists, rowers, and runners. Either the knee cap has been damaged or put off-center by trauma, or the cartilage has been worn out on one side or completely. An x-ray of a human knee In human anatomy, the knee is the leg joint connecting the femur and the tibia. ... In typical game play, players attempt to move towards a goal through individual control of the ball, such as by dribbling (running with the ball close to their feet); by passing the ball from team-mate to team-mate; and by taking shots at the goal. ... Cycling is a recreation, a sport, and a means of transport across land. ... Rowing refers to several forms of physical activity: For rowing boats in general, see Watercraft rowing. ... Man Running - Edward Muybridge Horse Running - Edward Muybridge Running is by definition the fastest means for an animal to move on foot. ... Cartilage is a type of dense connective tissue. ...

Causes

CMP is caused by trauma or muscular imbalance in the upper leg through excessive force or training of a single muscle or joint, where certain muscles are putting more force on the joint than others. See also Iliotibial Band Syndrome. This article needs to be wikified. ...

Treatments

• Strengthening muscles with light cycling, swimming, or zero-impact low-intensity exercise.

• Strengthening thigh and inner quadriceps (vastus medialis) to balance the forces on the knee cap.

• Not overtraining.

• When lying, don't allow bodyweight to put pressure or shift the knee cap. Using a pillow to keep legs slightly bent and knee-caps in place.

• Ensure enough leg room in the car and when sitting at a desk.

• Maintaining good posture at all times. Avoid crossing legs for long periods.

• Avoid twisting the knee joint, when changing direction, while walking.

• Avoid applying excessive weight on the affected joint. Losing weight if necessary.

• Stretching quads, iliotibial band, hamstrings, back, and calves regularly.

• Wearing comfortable shoes.

• Taping the patellae in place may aid recovery.

• Icing and heating knee(s) after workouts

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See also

• Tennis elbow
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome
• Osgood-Schlatter disease