• Take aspirin or an anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen for a week.
  
• Avoid kneeling, climbing too many stairs, or sitting too long.
  
• Avoid jumping sports like basketball or volleyball.
  
• At your doctor’s advice, do low-impact exercises to strengthen the knee muscles. S/he may refer you to a therapist for exercises.

Check with your doctor before beginning any sport or exercise routine. Also, stay away from activities that require deep knee bending especially if you are at risk for chondromalacia patellae or already have low-grade knee symptoms.