Posterior Dislocation of the Tibia
Definition:
Posterior dislocation of the tibia occurs when there is a direct blow to the tibia while the knee is in a flexed position.
Symptoms- Pain in the knee
- Instability in the knee
- Swelling in the knee
- Deformity of the knee
Causes- Direct blow
- Motor vehicle accident where tibia hits dashboard
- Falls (runner falling on a flexed knee)
Treatment- Possible period of immobilization
- ROM and stretching
- Knee stabilization exercises
- Lower extremity strengthening exercises
Posterior Dislocation of the Tibia Phase I
- Heel Slides
- Patella Mobilization
- Vmo Sets 30 60 90
- Passive Knee Extension
- Sit Up Squat
- Weight Shifts
- Step Throughs
- Stationary Bike
Posterior Dislocation of the Tibia Phase II
- Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
- Step Overs
- Step Downs
- Backwards Step Ups
- Single Leg Bridge
- Straight Leg Bridge
- Kettle Bell Swings
Posterior Dislocation of the Tibia Phase III
- 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
