Abstract

The present study aimed to determine the use of resistance exercises for rehabilitation of Chondromalacia Patella (CP). It is a pathology that affects many people in all age groups. For the development of this research we use as methodology the literature review. For the development of this study we use as methodology the literature review. The results found in the literature demonstrate that resisted exercises, especially those with closed kinetic chain are the most used and with better results in relation to the open kinetic chain, but they can be used if some procedures are respected, such as pain. The strengthening of the lower limb muscles is fundamental for the control and treatment of CP and it was evident that the most efficient and rapid way to achieve this goal is the use of resistance exercises. In this sense, it is concluded that the resistance exercise in the rehabilitation of the chondromalacia patellar demonstrates benefits in the treatment using physical exercises, because of the reduction in the contact between the patella and the femur and improvement of the functional capacity of the individual and the reduction of the pain felt by the patients carriers, thus progressively avoiding the progression of CP degrees.