Rehabilitation of the Knee After Medial Patellofemoral ...

R e h a b i l i t a t i o n of th e K n e e A f t e r Me d i a l Patellofemoral ligament reconstruction Donald C. Fithian, MDa,b,c,*, Christopher M. Powers, PhD, PT. d,e , Najeeb Khan, MDb,c KEYWORDS. Medial Patellofemoral ligament reconstruction Rehabilitation Exercise Lower limb Rehabilitation of the extensor mechanism After patellar stabilization surgery should be based on a sound understanding of lower limb mechanics, anatomy, mechanics of the injured or repaired extensor mechanism, and a careful evaluation of the patient. Abnormal anatomic features and control deficits can, and often do, affect function of the Patellofemoral joint. Current evidence suggests that Patellofemoral rehabilita- tion should address dynamic lower extremity function, such as abnormal lower extremity motions stemming from impairments proximally (ie, hip) or distally (ie, foot), because such motions can influence the dynamic quadriceps angle (Q-angle).

Rehabilitation of the Knee After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Donald C. Fithian, MDa ,b c *, Christopher M. Powers, PhD, PTd,e, Najeeb Khan, MDb,c Rehabilitation of the extensor mechanism after patellar stabilization surgery should be

Tags:

  Rehabilitation, Knee, Reconstruction, After, Ligament, Mailed, Patellofemoral, Rehabilitation of the knee after, Rehabilitation of the knee after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

Information

Related search queries