Ankylosis of the Lower Leg and Knee

Definition:
Arthritis of the lower leg and knee, resembling rheumatoid arthritis, which may progress to bony ankylosis with lipping of vertebral margins; the disease is more common in the male, often with rheumatoid factor absent an the HLA antigen present. There is striking association with B27 tissue type and the strong familia aggregation suggest an important genetic factor.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain and stiffness in the lower leg and knee
  • Loss of ROM in the lower leg and knee
Causes
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Possible immune mechanism
Treatment
  • Lower leg and knee ROM and stretching
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Ankylosis of the Lower Leg and Knee 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

Ankylosis of the Lower Leg and Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Ankylosis of the Lower Leg and 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