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Prevention Tips
To reduce your chances of chondromalacia patella, take these steps:- Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on your knees
- Properly warm up before exercising or doing any physical activity
- Maintain proper strength by exercising the quadriceps, calf muscles, and hamstring muscles
- Use proper footwear for your sport. You may need orthotic support to help correct misalignment
- Slowly increase activity to avoid stress on the knee
- Use proper form and technique for any sport
Watch Out
- A popping or cracking sound as the knee is flexed and extended
- Pain and stiffness in the knee after it is flexed for a long period of time
When to See Doctor
Consult a doctor if you have the following symptoms- Acute or chronic knee pain that worsens slowly over time
- A popping or cracking sound as the knee is flexed and extended
- Increased pain when climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling, or running
- Pain and stiffness in the knee after it is flexed for a long period of time