Knee Joint Stress

Chondromalacia Patellae

What is Chondromalacia patellae?

• Chondromalacia patellae is pain marked on the undersurface of the patellae.
• Also referred to as “patellofemoral syndrome” and “runners knee”.

Symptoms

• Overuse (causing pounding shocks in the knee from downhill running, hiking, or jogging)
• Previous knee trauma
• Flat feet (places more stress on knee joints when the lower leg and knee is is pulled out of line)
• Excessive pronation

Excessive pronation and Chondromalacia Patellae

• Excessive pronation in the foot causes the leg to angle inward, resulting in stress on the knee.

How can orthotics help with Chondromalacia Patellae?

• Orthotics help decrease the amount of pressure on the knee by controlling the movement of the knee joint and align the knee cap.