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Knee Posterior Lateral Rotary Instability

Definition:

The state of being unstable, or lacking stability in the anterior lateral knee. The abnormal tendency of a joint to subluxate or dislocate with normal activities and stresses.

Symptoms:

Tenderness on the posterior lateral corner
Instability in the knee
Pain in the knee
Swelling in the knee
Stiffness in the knee

Causes:

Direct blow
Hyperextension
Arcuate ligament tear
Disruction to LCL, PCL

Treatment:

Possible surgical intervention
ROM and stretching
Knee stabilization exercises
Lower extremity strengthening exercises

Phase 1

Heel Slides

Patella Mobilization

Vmo Sets 30 60 90

Passive Knee Extension

Sit Up Squat

Weight Shifts

Step Throughs

Stationary Bike

Phase 2

Step Overs

Step Downs

Backwards Step Ups

Single Leg Bridge

Straight Leg Bridge

Kettle Bell Swings

Lotus

Adductor Straddle

Sit On Feet

Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Phase 3

Step Overs

Lunge Matrix

Speed Skaters

Single Leg Sit Up Squat

3-Dot Squat 2 Hands

Single Leg Lateral Box Jump

Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc

Single Leg Tuck Jump

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