Knee Injuries and Physiotherapy Management: A Comprehensive Guide

This presentation offers a detailed overview of common knee injuries and their physiotherapy management strategies. Covering conditions such as ACL, PCL, MCL/LCL tears, meniscus injuries, patellar tendonitis, bursitis, IT band syndrome, knee dislocations, and fractures, it outlines treatment goals, exercises, and recommended tools. Ideal for physiotherapy students, healthcare professionals, and patients looking to understand rehab protocols, the slides also introduce widely used modalities such as ultrasound, TENS, taping, and manual therapy. Created by Physio Pedia, this resource bridges theory with practical rehab techniques for restoring knee function and preventing recurrence.

1. Knee Injuries (Physiotherapy) Physio Pedia 1

2. ACL Tear (Pre & Post- Surgery or Non- Surgical) Goals:- Regain range of motion, Strengthen quadriceps/ hamstring, Improve stability. Exercise:- Heel slides, Straight leg raise, Balance training, Squats. Tools:- Resistance band, Balance board. Physio Pedia 2

3. MCL / LCL Injury Goals:- Reduce swelling, restore motion, strength knee stabilizer. Exercise:- Quad set, step-ups, hip strengthening. Progression:- Brace initially, gradual return to sport. Physio Pedia 3

4. PCL Tear Goal:- Strengthen quadriceps (avoid hamstring overuse), restore full extension. Exercise:- Wall sits, leg presses(light weight), quad sets. Physio Pedia 4

5. Meniscus Tear Goals:- Maintain knee motion, reduce swelling, avoid twisting. Exercise:- Eccentric squats (e.g.:- decline board), calf stretches. Adjuncts:- Taping and Ultra sound Physio Pedia 5

6. Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s knee) Goals:- Reduce tendon stress, correction biomechanics. Exercises:- Eccentric squats (e.g.:- decline board), calf stretches. Adjuncts:- Taping and Ultra sound. Physio Pedia 6

7. Knee dislocation Goal:- Restore full function, stabilize knee & avoid recurrence. Exercise:- ROM early, Followed by quad strengthening. Precaution:-Bracing early on. Physio Pedia 7

8. Fracture around the knee Post Immobilization goals:- Regain motion, strength & prevent stiffness. Exercise:- Gentle passive ROM (early, then progressive weight bearing). Timeline:- Slow progression depending on healing. Physio Pedia 8

9. Bursitis Goals:- Reduce inflammation and correct movement issues. Treatment:- Stretching, strengthening, near by muscles (e.g.:- quad, hamstring, posture correction). Physio Pedia 9

10. IT band syndrome Goal:- Reduce tension on the IT band, improve movement mechanism. Exercise:- Foam rolling, hip abductor strengthening, cores stability. Common correction:- Adress over pronation or gait issues. Physio Pedia 10

11. Common Modalities in knee physiotherapy Manual therapy:- Joint mobilization & soft tissue massage. Tens / Ultra-sound:- Pain relief and inflammation control. Dry needling:- For chronic muscles tension. Taping / Branching:- Support during recovery and activity. Physio Pedia 11

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