Knee Stiffness

Definition:
Nonspecific term for limited knee mobility, often due to muscle cramps and spasm accompanied by pain.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Stiffness in the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Locking or clicking in the knee
  • Loss of ROM in the knee
Causes
  • Fractures of bone
  • Inflammation of tendons or bursae
  • Damage to the cartilage of the kneecap
  • Ligament injury
  • Arthritis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises
  • Soft tissue massage
Knee Stiffness Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Passive Knee Flexion
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Wall Sits
  • Gait II
  • Stationary Bike

Knee Stiffness Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Child Pose
  • Lotus
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Step Overs

Knee Stiffness 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