Bursitis of the Knee

Definition:
Inflammation of a bursa, a closed sac or envelope lined with synovial membrane and containing synovial fluid, within the knee.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Point tender on the bursa
  • Pain with kneeling on the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Stiffness in the knee
  • Pain with walking
Causes
  • Overuse
  • Repetitive motion
  • Direct impact
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Incorrect training
  • Tight hamstring muscles
  • Osteoarthritis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to the knee
  • Strengthening lower extremity muscles
  • Correct faulty gait or training pattern
Bursitis of the 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
  • Kneeling Eccentric Quad Strengthening
  • Sit On Feet
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Lotus
  • Stationary Bike

Bursitis of the Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs

  • Step Downs

  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Straight Leg Bridge

  • Kettle Bell Swings

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Bursitis of the 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