Introduction
Physical Therapy in Venice for Knee Issues
Welcome to FYZICAL Venice’s resource on Chondromalacia Patella.
The patella, or kneecap, can be a source of knee pain when it fails to function properly.
Alignment or overuse problems of the patella can lead to wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella. Chondromalacia patella is a common knee problem that affects the patella and the groove that the patella slides in over the femur (thigh bone). The kneecap together with the lower end of the femur is considered the patellofemoral joint.
Chondromalacia is the term used to describe a patellofemoral joint that has been structurally damaged, while the term patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) refers to the earlier stages of the condition where structural damage has not yet occurred. Symptoms are more likely to be reversible with PFPS.
This guide will help you understand:
- what parts of the knee are affected
- how this condition develops
- how health care professionals diagnose the condition
- what treatment options are available
- what FYZICAL Venice's approach to rehabilitation is