I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAGE. I HAVE HAD KNEEE PAIN FOR OVER TWO YEARS AND FINALLY GAVE IN AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR. I HAVE CHONDROMALACIA AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT MEANT. SO THANKS FOR THE INFO. I WAS A RUNNER AND I AM NOT READY TO GIVE THAT UP, SO I AM DOING MUCH RESEARCH NOW. AGAIN, THANKS FOR YOUR PAGE AND INFO.

DEE

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Dear Alice,

I suffered from chondromalacia for years. Arthroscopic surgery a few years ago helped, but what did the trick was developing the muscles that hold my knee in place and allow them to track properly. Spinning classes 2 - 3x/week for the last two years *really* helped with this. I am also sure to stretch it well, including the ITB. Anyone with chondromalacia should see a good sports- and fitness-focused physical therapist, and with their blessing, try spinning!