Chondromalacia - Retro patella pain
Signs or Symptoms
Tenderness, ache or pain around and under the kneecap
Description
The cartilage under the kneecap breaks down due to misuse.
Causes
Malformation of the bone, overuse, muscular imbalances
Standard treatment
Anti-inflammatories, cortisone, stretching,
AK Approach
Testing is done to determine muscle imbalances around the knee. Excessive
stress can also come from imbalances in the foot and ankle and in the pelvis.
Specific muscle therapies are used to normalize the muscle actions around the
knee and especially the patella, kneecap. . Nutritional therapies aimed at
decreasing inflammation are utilized
Following this a rehabilitative program to develop equal muscle strength
reinforced with a nutritional program to maximize muscle and cartilage
regeneration are used. Other lifestyle modifications are used to prevent or
minimize exacerbating the condition. A specific program for your needs is
created