Contracture of Lower Leg and Knee
$74.97
Definition:
A muscle contracture is a permanent shortening of a muscle or joints in the lower leg and knee. It is usually in response to prolonged hypertonic spasticity in a concentrated muscle area. Contractures are essentially muscles or tendons that have remained too tight for too long, thus becoming shorter. Once they occur they cannot be stretched or exercised away; they must be released with orthopedic surgery.
Symptoms- Pain in the lower leg or knee
- Stiffness in the lower leg or knee
- Loss of ROM in the lower leg or knee
Causes- Post surgical
- Immobilization
Treatment- Stretching
- Soft Tissue Release
- Joint Mobilization
- Cardiovascular Conditioning
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