Chondromalacia patella
Signs and Symptoms
Peripatellar pain Movie sign Painful crepitus
Positive Tests
Clark’s Waldron’s Retinacular Test VMO Coordination Test Modified Ober’s
Treatment
Interferential Cold pack with compression Correct pronation Strengthen VMO Stretch lateral structures (ITB) Stretch Rectus Femoris Brace/Tape for stability
Avoidance
Flexion/extension through crepitus range Low-seat position for bicycling Climbing of stairs