Plica of the Knee

Definition:
A condition which occurs when a plica (an extension of the protective synovial capsule of the knee) becomes irritated, enlarged, or inflamed. This inflammation is typically caused by the plica being caught on the femur, or pinched between the femur and the patella. The most common location of plica tissue is along the medial (inside) side of the knee. The plica can tether the patella to the femur, be located between the femur and patella, or be located along the femoral condyle.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the medial knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • "Snapping" sensation
  • Point tender to medial knee
Causes
  • Repetitive motion
  • Excessive kneeling
  • Excessive running, biking, stair climbing
  • Direct blow
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercise
  • Cryotherapy
Plica of the Knee Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Post Surgical Ice Protocol
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Passive Knee Flexion
  • Heel Slides
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Step Throughs
  • Wall Sits
  • Stationary Bike

Plica of the Knee Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Lotus
  • Step Downs
  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • Single Leg Good Mornings
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Plica of the 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