Fractured Patella

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the patella.

Symptoms
  • Knee swelling
  • Pain in the knee
  • Unable to fully bend or straighten knee
Causes
  • Fall onto knee
  • Direct blow
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Knee stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Fractured Patella Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet
  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Stationary Bike

Fractured Patella Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Wall Sits
  • Gait II
  • Step Downs
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Sit On Feet
  • Passive Knee Extension

Fractured Patella 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