Osteoarthrosis of the Lower Leg

Definition:
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the lower leg, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the lower leg
  • Stiffness in the lower leg
  • Loss of ROM in the lower leg
  • Crepitus in the lower leg with movement
Causes
  • Wear and tear
  • Trauma
  • Previous fracture
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Lower leg stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercise
Osteoarthrosis of the Lower Leg Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Passive Ankle Inversion
  • Passive Ankle Eversion
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Osteoarthrosis of the Lower Leg Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups

Osteoarthrosis of the Lower Leg Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Offs
  • German Dance
  • Heel Raises
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • T Band Walks In Mase
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Jump Rope Routine
  • Toe Hops