Vol. 11, Issue 11, Part A (2025)

Abstract
Chondromalacia is a softening of the cartilage of the patella. Many predisposing factors have been named, including: an increased Q angle, foot pronation, trauma, improper patellar tracking, vastus medialis obliquus deficiency, and patella alta. However, chondromalacia is often idiopathic in nature. The conservative treatment of chondromalacia is directed at correcting any predisposing factors and rendering the patient asymptomatic. Most approaches to this problem include rest, ice, anti-inflammatory agents and controlled exercise. Isometric progressive resistive exercises for the quadriceps done in extension or isotonic quadriceps strengthening in the last 30' of extension have long been advocated. This is a case study of a 23 year old non-athlete female diagnosed with Chondromalacia patellae of right knee, also having bilateral genu valgum, pes planus. She consulted local orthopaeditian, who referred her for physiotherapy. The patient was initially treated with L.L.L.T, faradic stimulation of quadriceps femoris especially right side V.M.O with strengthening exercises for quadriceps & hamstrings for 21 sittings. She was also advice for doing stretching, exercises for strengthening of small muscles of both feet, bare foot walking on sands or mud, use of corrective soft shoe insoles.