Knee Posterior Lateral Rotary Instability

Definition:
The state of being unstable, or lacking stability in the anterior lateral knee. The abnormal tendency of a joint to subluxate or dislocate with normal activities and stresses.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Tenderness on the posterior lateral corner
  • Instability in the knee
  • Pain in the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Stiffness in the knee
Causes
  • Direct blow
  • Hyperextension
  • Arcuate ligament tear
  • Disruction to LCL, PCL
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises
Knee Posterior Lateral Rotary Instability 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 Posterior Lateral Rotary Instability 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 Posterior Lateral Rotary Instability 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