Ever felt like your knee is betraying regular movement pattern, making it feel like you're walking on a rocky terrain? Healthy knee movements basically rely upon healthy cartilage behind the knee cap and strong muscles surrounding it. When the cartilage begins to soften, fray, or wear down, it can lead to discomfort and pain, particularly during activities that put stress on the knee joint, such as climbing stairs, squatting, or running.
While the condition can affect people at any age, but most of the times, the condition - chondromalacia patella is observed in adolescents, young adults, and athletes, especially those who are engaged in high-impact sports. It is also termed as Runner's Knee or Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). Before jumping onto the details and proposed solutions of the given condition, it is necessary to have a look at what gets involved in this hidden weight at each step you take.
What actually slows you down?
Chondromalacia patella can affect several muscles in the thigh, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, and abductors. These muscles actually allow smooth knee movements and these are:
Quadriceps: The muscles in the front of the thigh that straighten the leg
Hamstrings: The muscles in the back of the thigh
Adductors: The muscles on the inside of the thigh
Abductors: The muscles on the outside of the thigh
Chondromalacia patella can occur when these muscles are weak or imbalanced, which can lead to improper weight distribution on the knee. This can cause the kneecap to move abnormally, damaging the cartilage under your kneecap.
This flat tire in your run can actually have an adverse impact on your knee health, such as:
Imbalanced or weak muscles around the knee
Abnormal movements of the knee cap
Damage of the cartilage under the kneecap
Increased discomfort in the knee
Reduced knee function & joint mobility
But Why These Factors Develop?
There can be many factors involved in the development of the condition - Chondromalacia patella. Sometimes, the deterioration of the cartilage under the knee cap can be aging or a result of previous injury and even genetics have also been a part of the reasons behind this condition.
& We Tap the Solution
At ABTP, the Experts strategically plan the training program which caters individualistic needs of the patient's condition. The prime aim remains to restore the strength, flexibility of the knee joint, boosting its stability. This further enhances the process of recovery meanwhile also preventing recurrence.
Here's what goes in:
STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
Muscle Support gets enhanced.
The stress on Knee Cap reduces.
Knee's ability to bear weight increases.
Knee Stability gets enhanced.
Risk of abnormal knee movement gets reduced.
Further joint damage is prevented
MOVEMENT TRAINING
Knee Flexion & Extension maintain joint alignment.
Joint Mechanics gets improved.
Controlled movements alleviate discomfort
The joint pain gets reduced.
Functional training stimulates natural movement patterns
Functional strength of the knee joint gets enhanced
FLEXIBILITY TRAINING
The muscle stiffness & tension around the knee cap is reduced.
The muscle tightness gets relieved
Joint mobility and flexibility is boosted
Risk of further injury gets prevented
Regular stretching promotes faster recovery, reducing soreness
Supervised training sessions at ABTP, address the specific areas of improvement, leading to more effective outcomes. At ABTP, sustainable recovery is ensured without overloading the joint.
Pain doesn’t have to be a part of your lifestyle—take the first step towards a pain-free life with ABTP!
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