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
Source: Acute knee injuries, Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Volume 1, 5e
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.
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