Articular Cartilage Disorder Knee

Definition:
A defect in the cartilage covering the articular surface of the tibial plateau of the knee
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Localized or diffuse knee pain
  • Stiffness in knee
  • Decreased ROM in the knee
  • Recurrent swelling, locking or catching
  • Pain with weight bearing activities
  • Pain with descending stairs
  • Pain worse with activities
Causes
  • Direct blow to knee
  • Wear and tear
  • Prolonged periods of immobility
Treatment
  • Knee ROM and stretching
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises
  • Correct gait mechanics
  • Possible surgical intervention
Articular Cartilage Disorder 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

Articular Cartilage Disorder Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs

  • Step Downs

  • Wall Sits

  • Single Leg Squat And Touch

  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Stationary Bike

Articular Cartilage Disorder 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