Group A will receive this conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae

• they will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.
• Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

Group B will be given kinesio taping with conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae.

.Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella.

• Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. They will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.

Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

Conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae consist of stretches to warm up and cool down Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.

Proprioception will be measured using goniometer.

Pain will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) It is a self-rated scale where patient rate their pain from 0-10. 0 shows no pain where 10 shows worst pain.

Functional status is assessed by lower extremity functional scale LEFS. The LEFS is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores is based on following categories. 0-20 Severe Functional limitation.21-40 moderate functional limitation and 41 and above is good functional status.

Gait analysis will be done to analyze speed.. A greater speed signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Speed = distance(m) x time(s)

Gait analysis will be done to analyze cadence. A greater cadence signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cadence(steps/min) = steps countedx60/ time(s)

Gait analysis will be done to analyze cycle time. A greater cycle time signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cycle time(s)=time(s) x2/steps counted

Gait analysis will be done to analyze stride length. A greater stride length signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Stride Length(m)=Speed(m/s)xcycle time(s)