Definite Knee Condition More Common in Women

Patellae chondromalacia, also known as patellofemoral syndrome appears to be more prevalent among young women. Unfortunately, this condition is poorly understood and is orthopedic broad debate on the causes and treatments for the disease. However, it is commonly accepted that the condition itself is caused by some kind of softening in the tissues under the kneecap.

If you think you might be suffering from this condition, the symptom (s) occur when the load on your femur and patella are at maximum. For example, when you travel up and / or down stairs, when you stand from a seated position (of a chair or the floor), and when you're squatting or kneeling.

Believe it or not, this condition is often seen among adolescents and young adults, again, especially women, and is often associated with "growing pains" and unsustainable.

Because the jury is still on the disease, little is known about the best treatment for pain associated with the disease. Most doctors recommend rest and the town to take a more against pain relief. It is also recommended to limit activity until the pain decreases.

The good news is that you can avoid this by strengthening the leg muscles, especially your hamstrings and quadriceps, and do your best to maintain maximum flexibility in the legs and hips.

Some great exercises for the Prevention of Chondromalacia Patellae are squats, knee bends, leg extensions, paralyze loops, the reverse plate, and "hill" walk (hiking up and down moderately steep hills).

You should also keep in mind to stretch every day for at least ten minutes. The more flexible muscles and tendons of the hips, legs and knees, the lower your chances of becoming suffer from this painful condition.

Ladies, it's time to take care of you. Exercise and diet play an important role in the fight against diseases, and as the saying goes, a "prevention is better than cure".