Abstract
Patellar chondromalacia represents a prevalent form of knee joint pathology, particularly among physically active young women (Smith et al., 2017). However, the scientific literature remains deficient in data regarding the comparative efficacy of diverse physiotherapy techniques. The principal objective of this investigation was to assess the differential effects of various physiotherapy methods on alterations in knee function in the context of Grade II patellar chondromalacia. Findings indicate that when contrasting physiotherapy and shockwave therapy against balance and muscle strength training conducted on a motorized HUBER 360 platform, physiotherapy, and shockwave therapy were notably superior in augmenting the strength of the thigh and gluteal muscles. Training on the motorized HUBER 360 platform exhibited greater efficacy in alleviating pain in the femur-patella joint and enhancing the range of motion in the knee joint. Nevertheless, both interventions had no discernible impact on the progression of femur-patella joint damage or alterations in the femur-patella Q angle.
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