Small range to protect patella (kneecap) if anterior knee pain.
Full straighten knee. Heel inwards targets the inner quads muscle.
ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN: STRENGTHENING
If your problem is the Patello-femoral JOINT then AVOID Pain when performing exercises.
If your problem is the TENDON, then 3/10 pain with exercise is allowed, but there must be NO SYMPTOM FLARE 24 hours later.
Exercises through range:
Squat from 0-45° knee flexion as this is the safe range (less loading) for the patello-femoral joint (kneecap).
Perform exercise slowly & controlled, including the return movement.
Exercise may be performed to fatigue, followed by a 30-60 second rest period.
Top leg stays behind the midline. Big toe points up & outwards. Slowly elevate & lower the leg.
STRENGTHENING DAILY
Perform exercise slowly & controlled, including the return movement (2 sec out, 2 sec hold, 2 sec return) so that each rep takes 6 seconds.
AVOID trick movements. Quality Trumps Quantity
There should be no increase in pain 24 hours afterwards.
POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow instructions as per exercise, or as instructed by your Therapist.
Actual time post-op to progress exercises is dependent on the surgery you have had as well as each surgeons’ specific preferences.
Some discomfort when performing exercises may occur but should settle after exercises are completed & not persist or increase in intensity.
If you have any concerns or queries regarding your surgical procedure, please contact our Practice.
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