Rupture Patella Tendon

Definition:
A solution of continuity or a tear; a break of the patella tendon.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Movement of the patella further up the quadriceps
  • An indentation at the bottom of your kneecap where the patellar tendon tore
  • Bruising
  • Tenderness
  • Cramping
  • You are unable to straighten your knee
  • Difficulty walking due to the knee buckling or giving way
Causes
  • Direct impact to the front of the knee
  • Fall onto knee
  • Landing from a jump where knee is bent and foot is planted
  • Tendon weakness (patellar tendinitis, chronic disease, steroid use)
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Progress to ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Rupture Patella Tendon Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Crutch Walking
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Ankle Pumps
  • Quad Sets
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Clams
  • Heel Slides
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Weight Bearing Restrictions
  • DVT Clot Instructions

Rupture Patella Tendon Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Stationary Bike
  • Single Leg Speed Skater
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Passive Knee Flexion
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Gait Ii

Rupture Patella Tendon 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