Dislocation or Subluxation of Patella
Definition:
An incomplete luxation or displacement of the patella; although a relationship is altered, contact between joint surfaces remains.
Symptoms- Pain in the knee
- Swelling in the knee
- Loss of ROM in the knee
- Weakness in the affected leg
Causes- Direct blow
- Sudden twist of the leg
- Slip and fall
Treatment- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Core stabilization exercises
- Lower extremity strengthening exercises
Dislocation or Subluxation of Patella Phase I
- Post Surgical Ice Protocol
- Heel Slides
- Patella Mobilization
- Vmo Sets 30 60 90
- Passive Knee Extension
- Sit Up Squat
- Weight Shifts
- Step Throughs
- Stationary Bike
Dislocation or Subluxation of Patella Phase II
- Step Overs
- Step Downs
- Backwards Step Ups
- Single Leg Bridge
- Straight Leg Bridge
- Kettle Bell Swings
- Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
Dislocation or Subluxation of Patella Phase III
- Step Overs
- Lunge Matrix
- Speed Skaters
- Single Leg Sit Up Squat
- 3-dot Squat 2 Hands
- Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
- Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
- Single Leg Tuck Jump
