Fractured Patella
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the patella.
Symptoms- Knee swelling
- Pain in the knee
- Unable to fully bend or straighten knee
Causes- Fall onto knee
- Direct blow
Treatment- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Knee stabilization strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening
Fractured Patella Phase I
- Adductor Straddle
- Lotus
- Sit On Feet
- Slant Board Straight Knee
- Vmo Sets 30 60 90
- Single Leg Balance
- Sit Up Squat
- Stationary Bike
Fractured Patella Phase II
- Step Overs
- Wall Sits
- Gait II
- Step Downs
- Single Leg Bridge
- Sit On Feet
- Passive Knee Extension
Fractured 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
