Chondromalacia patella is damaged or softened cartilage underneath the kneecap (patella). This condition typically occurs ...

To investigate the effects of isokinetic exercise on pain and functional test scores of recreational athletes with chondromalacia patellae (CMP) and to examine the correlation between isokinetic ...

vch.ca The extensor mechanism (EM) of the knee comprises the quadriceps muscles and tendon, the patella, patellar tendon and supporting retinaculum (figure 1). Injuries of the EM are common and may be ...

If the patella is not correctly aligned ... which can result in chondromalacia (a condition in which the cartilage softens). This condition may cause the athlete to feel a painful sensation ...