Chondromalacia Patella vs Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Is your knee pain coming from patellofemoral pain syndrome or is it from chondromalacia patella?
Your doctor may not even be able to clearly answer that question!
In this video, Dr. David breaks down the differences between the two knee problems, and shows you how they’re more alike than different. He also rants about how the medical field is good at treating the symptoms but is not so good at fixing the root problem.
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00:00 Chondromalacia Patella vs Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
00:34 Both are on a spectrum
02:18 Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the beginning
06:54 Chondromalacia patella is the middle
09:40 They lead to osteoarthritis
10:44 Treatments are symptom based
12: 12 Treat the root muscle imbalance for long-term knee health
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[@9dt958]

I have patellofemoral pain in my both knees (I'm in my early 20's) and orthopedic said that i have weak quads. So he sent me to PT where they gave me quad strenghtening exercises and now my knees hurt more. Absolutely ridiculous. I don't know what to do anymore.

[@tarun3kumar]

Been there done that. Do 3 sets of these and 3 sets of that are not a remedy without addressing underlining issue. Wish you spedy recovery.

[@diagonals792]

Exactly the same thing happened to me!! Every exercise to "strengthen the quads" makes my knee swell up and hurt even more..

[@mahnoorkhan2647]

Omg im in the same boat! How are you now?

[@awdlsy_mrclutch]

I heard it should be a balance between the quads and the glutes

[@yeet5185]

fix exerythingn from hips to glute to quad.

[@Wifeyfolifey]

11:28 1,000% yes that’s exactly what happened to me and it’s frustrating. Your videos and tips are the ONLY THING that has actually helped. You have greatly impacted my quality of life. Can’t thank you enough!

[@meatfueledmomma1276]

Thank you so much for posting this. Hoping the exercises help.

[@phorse40]

Thanks for taking the time to explain things. I am much more willing to stick with a program of I understand the cause and fix and all the why's in-between. I've learned more from watching your videos than from the doctors and PT I've seen so far. Ready to start heading, thanks!

[@bertarios]

Best video on the knee ever!

[@nataliawaterman9893]

Thank you so much for great information, could you please address taping technique for chindromalacia patella? What best surgery can be done with condromalacial patella ? I been having this problem almost 3 years now and recently doing glutes exercises and problems is not going away as I can't use stairs up and down , can't stand up from the floor using my legs as it imidiately hurts and dealing with pain on daylight basis . Thank you again for your help

[@jomoore2161]

Had painful knees as a teenager, was told I would grow out of it, I was horse riding for up to 6 hrs a day, hit my 20’s was told chondromalacia patella, have lived with it and learnt to adapt everyday life, now early 50’s, slight arthritis, a couple of spurs, knees grind, need to walk about 10 steps before I can walk properly, it’s now effecting my hips, my quads are good and strong enough but not too strong, just fed up with being in constant discomfort, can’t kneel, squat or even crouch

[@antjetautkus5506]

Osteoarthritis 😢 Thx Great videos

[@theravenmagick]

Hey I am 40 next month and was doing a lot of dancing floor work and rehab for feet issues that led me to do all my workouts on my knees. The X-rays came back fine they said “minimal degenerative changes relative to normal wear and tear” but my left knee has this patella pain with crepitus and I’ve been doing your exercises and swimming. My right knee has a small meniscus tear which I feel is on the outside. I’m curious if there’s any exercises that aren’t aligned to treat both knees?? Since they’re two different things. I do your tailgate swings and even though my knees when from completely fine (Oct 18th at the dr) to these injuries (Oct 21st) I feel they were from my body overcompensating and my deep knee bending and crawling and extra pressure on the knees so I’ve been doing the tailgate swings and all the stuff to treat these as acute to avoid chronic issues. Any advice would be helpful!!!! Thank you so much. My orthotics are helping the walking but I have intermetatarsal bursitis and I can’t walk without my orthotics and even them only short periods….my body is getting hit and I still have dreams of dancing again ❤

[@sweetpeanmolly]

I’m 64 and just developed a left knee issue. The X-ray revealed no arthritis. My knee is swollen and this inflammation goes down to my ankle. I’m perplexed. I’m blessed to have a skilled PT assisting me with my healing. Thank you for this information!

[@awdlsy_mrclutch]

Will it help if I strengthen my tibialis anterior? I've been doing glute exercises it works but there's always thay certain bend on my knee that still feels sharp but your exercises really helped a lot. Thanks for that!

[@jouwayriyaable]

Can chondromalaciae be triggered further to a fall on the lower back if someone never had any knee pain before?

[@srividhyach386]

I have been diagnosed with chondromalacia patella, can this be cured. I also have inner thigh tingling pain sometimes.

[@sparklesky798]

I’m really confused because my patellar OA and significant maltracking issues have been put down to a weak VMO and I’ve been told to strengthen. It helped to a degree but if I increase exercise too much I think it triggers inflammation and my patellar map tracks again!! Should I still avoid quad/VMO exercises? Thanks

[@pkj6426]

Wow 🤩- super informative. I am 50 yo & have a meniscus tear as well as chondramalcia patella. I’m going to have sx in 12 days!!! Wish you were close to me. I feel my glutes are strong enough, my lower legs & feet are weak. Any advice for me? After the sx?

[@marsee965]

They said at the Doctora that the patella in pulled laterally as oppose to up.

[@ashkanshemshaki]

Can you please make a video with all important chondropathia patella exercises? It would be really great.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Ashkan, We have a playlist that has exercises and additional information for chondromalacia patella. You can access it here: “Knee Cap Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mYRotMXuS6F94UZkGAIxsb2

[@ashkanshemshaki]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you 🙏

[@meatfueledmomma1276]

Im pretty sure i have Chrondomalacia Patella my doc just calls it bursitis due to inflammation but im hoping the MRI shows them wjats really happening. Pain meds aren't working but i cant walk up stairs and my knee often gives out. 😢

[@atakancicek5978]

I have been diagnosed grade 2 chondromalacia patella mrı shows it is worse in my right knee. I have been struggling for 5 months getting pt but since the beginning pain is worse in my left knee. Even the physio therapists when they examine my knee they confirm it is worse for right but ı feel worse in my left knee. ı can say 7 or 8 for my left 4 or 5 for my right. Why is this? Can you explain please

[@ChristofferAndersson-gm2nb]

I do have either Patellofemoral Pain or Chondromalacia pain in my right knee, also have some issues with my meniscus in both knees. Iv'e been super unactive for several years, in my situation with very small thigh muscles and overall strength would this still apply to me? The not workout quad strategy, because that's what my Physio had me doing for 2 weeks now .. Would really appreciate an answer sir!

[@dianed4190]

Doctor told me I have runner's knee. I haven't run a day in my life. Was a knock-knee'd kid and fractured my right ankle twice. Right knee sounds like a bowl of rice krispies. Can't kneel on it, do lunges or squats, or walk down stairs without going sideways and holding handrail. Losing weight helped somewhat.

[@miriamoliva9541]

So apparently I have now patella tendonitis but I have a lack of cartilage too, is being 2 years dealing with this and after 3 specialists, lost of physical therapy and steroid shots, now I have pain on the front part of my knee. I’m a server so even walking now is almost imposible I’m 38 I exercise 5 days a week and I used to run, but all this starter after a bad fall on ice. How can I get some help from doctors??? And PRP injection or gel injection will help me on something? Because doctors never mention it

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hello Miriam, seems like you have a fixable issue. If your patella is being irritated then possibly your quads are over active. Those quads need to stop turning on "all the time " to let your knee heal. Here are some glute exercises that can help “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hInHdJ2KZ7angKM “Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain” kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHWaeoV4m69go68 🚶 “Walking & Stairs Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH

[@angiebear8727]

My boyfriend just had surgery for torn meniscus and apparently he had waited so long (due to lack of insurance) that the meniscus had started to fuse to the acl. Can’t find anything about it. Fortunately it was repaired and his pain has decreased significantly but was wondering how common this is.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Angie, We're glad to hear that your boyfriend's surgery went well and that his pain has decreased. While the situation he experienced is less common, meniscus tears can indeed lead to various complications if left untreated. Fusing with the ACL is a rare occurrence, but it highlights the importance of addressing meniscus issues in a timely manner. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee meniscus surgery help just in case there are issues that come up later. You can check it out here: “Knee Meniscus Surgery Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV Thank you for sharing your boyfriend's journey with us! We'd love to hear how he's doing as he heals.🙌 Please take care! 🧡

[@angiebear8727]

Ty for your response. I’ll definitely check out those exercises. Really grateful for insurance. So many Americans let things go on for too long because they can’t afford to pay for it.

[@Jalpaandsienna]

I am 38 i have chondromalacia and knee osteoarthritis

[@user-qc6eb7ew6r]

Hello, I am an 18-year-old girl who has been dealing with this pain for three years, and a year ago I got better with corrective exercises, but again I got severe knee pain from running on slopes and walking a lot. I used to be an athlete and this life is very difficult for me and my English is not so good. I went to 5 doctors so far, but none of them helped me. I am really tired of this life. I can't bear that my life is over at the age of 18 because I can't do anything😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I wish. You can help me

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey @user-qc6eb7ew6r! We are so sorry to hear you are dealing with this knee pain! This might be difficult to do, but you need to give your knee some time and space to heal. Running and walking a lot at this time could potentially set you back on your recovery. We suggest working on fixing your muscle imbalances! Here a playlist that might be helpful: “Knee Cap Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mYRotMXuS6F94UZkGAIxsb2

[@user-em7fv7hq9e]

Had a truck all my years. Now knee problems had to buy a sedan.

[@mohergenrader2113]

All my doctor says is you have osteoarthritis so learn to live with it. I use KT tape. It makes it bearable.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Mo, sorry to hear that you have not been able to get much help with your osteoarthritis :-( here is a playlist of videos for knee arthritis if you are interested in learning more about the condition and how to help it: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i

[@user-qc6eb7ew6r]

Adam. Mean human

[@susandouglas732]

It doesn’t depend on your age!!!!!

[@user-qc6eb7ew6r]

The only wish I have is to be able to walk and exercise without worries again, God. Take away the talent and interest he gave to Adam?😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I really feel bad

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey @user-qc6eb7ew6r! Maybe we could help! Here is a playlist with more information that might be useful to learn: “Knee Cap Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mYRotMXuS6F94UZkGAIxsb2