Therapeutic goals
Reduction of anterior knee pain and inflammatory phenomena.
Improved patellofemoral mobility.
Strengthening of the stabilising muscles of the knee and hip.
Correction of muscle imbalances and alignment problems in the lower limb.
Improvement of neuromuscular control.
Prevention of recurrence and a gradual return to sporting activities.
Techniques used
Pain-relieving physical therapy as indicated. Massage therapy and myofascial release of the quadriceps, iliotibial band, hamstrings and triceps surae. Gentle patellar mobilisations.
Stretching of the quadriceps, hamstrings, iliotibial band and triceps surae. Hip and ankle mobility work if necessary.
Progressive strengthening of the quadriceps (vastus medialis), gluteus medius, gluteus maximus and hamstrings; lumbopelvic core work.
Single-leg balance exercises. Work on a wobble board or balance cushion. Control of hip-knee-ankle alignment.
Knee control work during dynamic activities (going up/down stairs, running). Gradual reintroduction of running. Education on load management.
Exercise programme
- Isometric quadriceps contractions
- Controlled open-chain knee extension
- Controlled partial squat
- Wall sit
- Step-up / step-down
- Clamshell with a resistance band
- Side-lying hip abduction
- Glute bridge
- Lateral band walk (monster walk)
Protocol details
Injury related to this protocol
Ce protocole de rééducation est spécifiquement conçu pour la prise en charge de patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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