Posterior Dislocation of the Tibia

Definition:
Posterior dislocation of the tibia occurs when there is a direct blow to the tibia while the knee is in a flexed position.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the knee
  • Instability in the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Deformity of the knee
Causes
  • Direct blow
  • Motor vehicle accident where tibia hits dashboard
  • Falls (runner falling on a flexed knee)
Treatment
  • Possible period of immobilization
  • ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises
Posterior Dislocation of the Tibia Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Slides
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Weight Shifts
  • Step Throughs
  • Stationary Bike

Posterior Dislocation of the Tibia Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Posterior Dislocation of the Tibia 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