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  1. Chondromalacia Patella (Knee Pain) – Experience from TT players

    Thanks @Tyce and @The0rigina1 for your comments, building stronger legs is my top priority indeed. Although frankly I wouldn't say I was that weak in that department in the first place. As @pong99 mentioned, I do need a deeper professional insight, as for example I have been diagnosed with flat...
  2. Chondromalacia Patella (Knee Pain) – Experience from TT players

    Yeah, so I was diagnosed with chondromalacia patella, which means there's cartilage damage behind the kneecap, and it falls under the broader term patellofemoral pain syndrome. In my case, the main trigger for pain has been table tennis training, especially after intense sessions. What really...
  3. Chondromalacia Patella (Knee Pain) – Experience from TT players

    Hey @PoppaChubby, just wanted to thank you for all your comments, I will definetely look into all tools you've mentioned. In the other comment, you've mentioned using patellar band yourself. Was Patellafemoral Pain Syndrome/Chondromalacia Patella your diagnosis, if you alright with sharing? And...
  4. Chondromalacia Patella (Knee Pain) – Experience from TT players

    Hi all, A few months ago I was diagnosed with chondromalacia patella (cartilage fissure behind the kneecap). I'm an amateur table tennis player (25 y.o.), training around 5–10 hours per week, including footwork and multiball sessions. I've already been to physiotherapy, but unfortunately it...
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