Knee Laxity Tibiofemoral Joint

Definition:
Looseness or freedom of movement of the tibiofemoral joint in the knee joint, normally or excessive.

Symptoms
  • Instability in the knee (knee "giving out")
  • Pain with walking
Causes
  • Disruption of ACL or PCL
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises
Knee Laxity Tibiofemoral Joint 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
  • Ankle Pumps
  • Straight Leg Raise

Knee Laxity Tibiofemoral Joint 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 Tibiofemoral Joint 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