Chondromalacia
Custom Orthotics
Sunday, September 6th, 2009What Are Custom Orthotics?
Orthotics is actually the medical field relating to the design, development, manufacturer or fitting of devices designed to provide additional support or correct imbalances in the muscles or bones of the body. But, the term “orthotics” is also used to refer to the devices created by those professionals.
Custom orthotics are devices that are sized to fit a specific person. When it comes to the feet and lower body, appliances that fall under the heading of… Read the Full Article
Chondromalacia or Runner’s Knee
Friday, September 4th, 2009What is Chondromalacia?
Chondromalacia translated literally means soft cartilage. The term “chondromalacia- patellae” (CMP) means soft cartilage under the knee cap.
Although some doctors still use the term to refer to runner’s knee, it is gradually being replaced by the term “Patello-femoral pain syndrome”, because it more accurately describes the affected area. The patella-femoral region encompasses the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles of the knee.
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