Knee Laxity Anterior Translation Tibia on Femur

Definition:
A discontinuity of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Knee instability
  • Knee swelling
  • Severe pain when bending the knee
Causes
  • Most common in high impact sports
  • Knee hyperextension
  • The lower leg is forced forward in relation to the upper leg
  • Direct impact from the front of the thigh while the lower leg is in a stable position
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Cryotherapy
  • Progressing to knee ROM and strengthening exercises
  • Core stabilization exercises
Knee Laxity Anterior Translation Tibia on Femur Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Slides
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Weight Shifts
  • Step Throughs
  • Stationary Bike

Knee Laxity Anterior Translation Tibia on Femur Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Lotus
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Sit On Feet
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Knee Laxity Anterior Translation Tibia on Femur 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