Patella Dislocation/Subluxation

Definition:
When there is a severe force against the kneecap, the patella can slide to the side of the knee joint and depending on how far the patella moves away to from its normal position, sometimes the patella will move back in place by itself. Otherwise, a doctor will have to move it back into place for you. As a result of this injury, the ligaments and tendons around the kneecap are torn or stretched. It will take about 4-6 weeks for these tissues to heal. Therefore, the knee must be protected during this time to prevent another injury.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Loss of ROM in the knee
  • Weakness in the affected leg
Causes
  • Direct blow
  • Sudden twist of the leg
  • Slip and fall
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercise
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercise
  • Stabilization exercises
Patella Dislocation/Subluxation Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Slides
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Bridge Marching
  • Wall Sits
  • Gait II
  • Stationary Bike

Patella Dislocation/Subluxation Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet

Patella Dislocation/Subluxation 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