Contracture of Lower Leg and Knee

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.
Purchase 3 Phases

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
Contracture of Lower Leg and 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

Contracture of Lower Leg and Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Contracture of Lower Leg and 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