Calcification of the Knee

Definition:
A process in which tissue or noncellular material in the knee becomes hardened as the result of precipitates or larger deposits of insoluble salts of calcium, especially calcium carbonate and phosphate normally occurring only in the formation of bone and teeth.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the knee
  • Stiffness in the knee
  • Loss of ROM in the knee
Causes
  • Arthritis
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Faulty walking or running
  • Overuse
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching in the knee
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Correction of walking/running pattern
Calcification of the 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

Calcification of the Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Calcification 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