Effusion of the Lower Leg and Knee

Definition:
The escape of fluid from the blood vessels or lymphatic into the lower leg and knee.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Stiffness
  • Loss of ROM in the knee
Causes
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Injury to the ligaments or meniscus
  • Fluid collecting in the bursa (bursitis)
  • Infection
Treatment
  • Massage
  • Foot elevation
  • Cryotherapy
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises
Effusion of the Lower Leg and Knee Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Ice The Knee
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Heel Slides
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Heel Raises

Effusion of the Lower Leg and Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Sit Up Squat
  • Step Throughs
  • Gait II
  • Step Ups
  • Step Overs

Effusion of the Lower Leg and Knee Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • 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