Articular Cartilage Defect Knee

Definition:
A defect in the cartilage covering the articular surface of the knee in a synovial joint.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Localized or diffuse knee pain
  • Recurrent swelling, locking or catching
  • Pain with weight bearing activities
  • Pain with descending stairs
  • Pain worse with activities
Causes
  • Fall onto the knee
  • Mechanical patellar malalignment
  • Repetitive jumping
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Progress to knee ROM and strengthening exercises
  • Correct gait mechanics
  • Quadriceps strengthening and stretching
Articular Cartilage Defect Knee Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Knee Extension

  • Vmo Sets

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Standing Hip Extension

  • Standing Hip Abduction

  • Passive Knee Flexion

  • Heel Slides
  • Lotus
  • Ice The Knee
  • Ankle Pumps

Articular Cartilage Defect Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs

  • Step Downs

  • Wall Sits

  • Single Leg Squat And Touch

  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Stationary Bike

Articular Cartilage Defect 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