Sprain/Strain Knee

Definition:
An injury to a ligament of the knee when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the knee.

Symptoms
  • Knee pain
  • Knee pain
  • Knee instability
  • Loss of ROM in the knee
Causes
  • Trauma to the knee
  • Falls
  • Overuse
  • Muscular Weakness/Imbalance
  • Decreased Flexibility
  • Faulty posture
  • Incorrect Footwear
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
  • Gait program
Sprain/Strain Knee Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Post Surgical Ice Protocol
  • Heel Slides
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Weight Shifts
  • Step Throughs
  • Stationary Bike
  • Straight Leg Raise

Sprain/Strain Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Lotus
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Sit On Feet
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Sprain/Strain Knee 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