Pain in the Knee Joint

Definition:
An unpleasant sensation in the knee joint associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and mediated by specific nerve fibers to the brain, where its conscious appreciation may be modified by various factors.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the knee
Causes
  • Ligament tear
  • Cartilage tear
  • Meniscus tear
  • Muscle sprain/strain
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Tumor
  • Tendinitis
  • Patella dislocation
  • Bursitis
  • Loose body
  • Iliotibial band sydrome
  • Hip or foot pain
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
Pain in the Knee Joint 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

Pain in the Knee Joint Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Pain in the Knee Joint 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