Quote: (01-27-2013 08:33 AM)Prophylaxis Wrote:
Most commonly I'd see weight-lifters with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Basically this is a maltracking of the patella onto the surface of the femur. You want to stretch (and strengthen!) your quads and work on knee control (perfect an unloaded single leg squat). Evidence now is suggesting that ANY isolated quad strengthening (e.g. leg extensions) will improve pain and tracking of the patella.
If there is associated swelling, clicking, locking or giving way of the knee - I'd recommend seeing a good physical therapist.
As you can see, there is tons of opportunity for maltracking of the patella in capoeira:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H0D8VaIli0
We do plenty of calisthenic leg exercises like leg extensions, but perhaps I should begin lifting weights to strengthen my legs independently.