Recurrent Dislocation of Patellafemoral Joint

Definition:
Repeated displacement of the patellafemoral joint; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Instability in the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Loss of ROM in the knee
  • Point tender to the lateral knee
  • Pain in the knee
Causes
  • Direct blow to the knee
  • Sudden direction change when running
  • Muscle imbalance
Treatment
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • ROM and stretching
Recurrent Dislocation of Patellafemoral Joint 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

Recurrent Dislocation of Patellafemoral Joint Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Kettle Bell Swings
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Single Leg Speed Skater
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet

Recurrent Dislocation of Patellafemoral 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