Indications and Treatment of Knee Injury:
Patellofemoral discomfort problem is a common joint issue that causes discomfort under and around the kneecap. The issue often happens because of large exercising that pressures the legs, such as running or moving. In many cases, the discomfort produces from doing too much, too soon. For most people, patellofemoral discomfort decreases with non-surgical treatment, such as anti-inflammatory medicines, physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Chondromalacia – Softening and fissuring of the underside of the patella
- Chondral lesions themselves are asymptomatic unless worn down to subchondral bone.
- Chondromalacia can only be diagnosed by X-ray (Merchant, sun rise, or skyline view) or surgery.
Presentation
Patellofemoral Syndrome usually presents as an insidious onset of peripatellar or retropatellar pain. Commonly patients are young, active, and females are affected more than males. PFS can also be caused from a traumatic injury to the patella.
Indications
- Knee pain believed to be musculoskeletal in origin, primarily from muscle imbalances and/or poor biomechanics.
- Patients report symptoms as general knee pain or ache surrounding the patella.
Treatment
Avoid activities that cause excessive patellofemoral joint reaction forces. Physical Therapy can improve your strength and versatility and avoid the pain from coming back when you continue your regular movement. Your physician or physiotherapist can suggest you on how to progressively return to exercising and how to warm up, awesome down and expand to avoid injury.
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