What exercises can I do for chrondomalacia patella?
I was a competitive ski racer in hs until I dislocated my knee at 16 and found out I had chrondomalacia patella. The sports injury doctor suggested I switch to snowboarding instead, as it would be less likely to twist my knee. I’m 22 now and have been snowboarding for 5 years but have a tough time with a long day on the mountain due to knee pain. I would like to try and strengthen the muscles around my knee in the off season but I can’t remember my pt exercises.
ps. I have strength bands (which I used during my initial pt) if these will help
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I don’t know about any pt exercise, but I go for the traditional exercises.
Squats
Leg Presses
Leg extensions
These should strengthen the quads. Of course you will probably have to go to a gym to perform them correctly.
There will probably be some disagreement, but squats done properly can be very beneficial for people with weak knees. Form is the most important thing to pay attention to, as poor form can do more harm than good. People who complain about squats usually aren’t doing them right.
Don’t use any weight or speed until you have the movement down correctly and focus on getting a full range of movement.
I’ve talked to several people who have actually said their knees have gotten better after doing squats. Like I said though, correct technique is crucial.