1. Knee rehabilitation (a) Quadriceps drills—isometric contraction (b) Assisted knee flexion. Place hands behind the thigh and pull the knee into flexion (c) Double-leg calf raise. Progression of the double-leg calf raise should incorporate an increase in range, sets and repetition and speed of movement. The eccentric component should be emphasised (d) Bridging. This is used to develop hamstring, gluteal and core muscular strength (e) Bridging with Swiss ball. A Swiss ball may be used to progress the exercise (f) Hip extension—with rubber tubing (g) Hip abduction with rubber tubing (h) Rubber tubing eccentric stride catch—standing (i) Lunge—performed as shown. Progression involves a combination of increasing the number of sets and repetitions, increasing the depth of the lunge and finally by holding additional weight (j) Double-leg quarter squat (k) Single-leg half squat. All squat exercises should be pain-free. The squat may be aided by the use of a Swiss ball. Particular attention must be given to technique and control of the pelvis, hip and knee. Progression of the squat is similar to that of progression of the leg press exercise (l) Arabesque single-leg squat (m) Rebounder—jogging. A good way to introduce higher impact activity. (n) Static proprioceptive hold/throwing ball. Ball throwing or ‘eyes-closed’ exercises can provide an excellent functional challenge (o) Wobble board (p) Dura disc balance
Source: Acute knee injuries, Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Volume 1, 5e
Citation: Brukner P, Clarsen B, Cook J, Cools A, Crossley K, Hutchinson M, McCrory P, Bahr R, Khan K. Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Volume 1, 5e; 2017 Available at: Accessed: November 02, 2017
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