Knee Effusion

Definition:
'Knee effusion' or 'swelling of the knee' (colloquially known as 'water on the knee') occurs when excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint. There are many common causes for the swelling, including arthritis, injury to the ligaments or Meniscus, or when fluid collects in the bursa. This condition is known as prepatellar bursitis.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Swelling
  • Arthritis
  • Injury to the ligaments or meniscus
  • Fluid collecting in the bursa
  • Pain in the knee
  • Stiffness in the knee
Causes
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Infection
  • Gout
  • Pseudogout
  • Kneecap Bursitis
  • Cysts
  • Tumors
  • Overuse
Treatment
  • Lymphatic massage
  • Elevation
  • ROM and stretching exercises
Knee Effusion Phase I

Purchase Phase

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

Knee Effusion Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Knee Effusion 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