Brief Answer:
Exercise is the mainstay of treatment.

Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns...

Treatment of this needs mainly the rest. You need to avoid all the stressful activities of the knee.

You can also use an elastic knee brace for proper support to your knee. Mild painkillers can help in decreasing the inflammation.

Please also get your shoes examined for proper biomechanical fit.

Heat application and use of knee brace are advised for proper knee support at the time of exercise.

Avoid such activities as squatting, kneeling, heavy lifting, climbing.
Continuing glucosamine sulfate- Jointace as a supplement after consulting your Orthopedician may help in relieving your symptoms.
Mild painkillers will also help to relieve the inflammation.

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Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Chondromalacia patella is weakening and softening of the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap (patella). This happens due to extra stress on the knee joint. The stressful activities like running, climbing stairs, etc can aggravate the problem. The best way to cure the problem is to strengthen the muscles around the knee joint so that the weakened cartilage gets a support. In case the disease progresses it can induce arthritic changes in the knee and later on may need a knee replacement.
It is best to start with a regular physiotherapy to avoid the further progression of the problem.
Hope my answer is helpful.
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