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Knee Instability

Definition:
The state of being unstable, or lacking stability in the knee. The abnormal tendency of a joint to subluxate or dislocate with normal activities and stresses.
Symptoms:
  • Sensation of knee giving out
  • Worse with twisting movements
  • Leg weakness
Causes:
  • Ligament injury
Treatment:
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Progress to ROM and stretching
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening exercises