Rehabilitation Equipment
Equipment considerations that can help you activate your quadriceps muscle, improving your pre-operative condition and aiding your post-operative recovery.
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Meniscal Transplantation
The meniscus is a ‘C’ shaped structure that acts as a cushion to protect the smooth joint surfaces of the knee joint. There are two – one on each side of the knee joint – and if removed at an operation following injury then there is less protection of the bearing surfaces such that the…
For Medical Professionals
This section provides a wealth of information about the knee; conditions that can affect it, treatment options and detail on the operations along with rehabilitation afterwards. These pages are provided for general information only — you should not undertake any part of a programme unless instructed by your consultant or physiotherapist. If you have had…
Knee Information
This section provides a wealth of information about the knee; conditions that can affect it, treatment options and detail on the operations along with rehabilitation afterwards. These pages are provided for general information only — you should not undertake any part of a programme unless instructed by your consultant or physiotherapist. If you have had…
Acute Knee Injury
This information has been written to help steer you through the process of what happens after injuring your knee. It outlines what types on injuries there are, how a diagnosis is made, and what sort of treatment is possible.The knee The knee is a complex joint between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone…
Post-operative care: 6 weeks onwards
The second phase of rehabilitation from six weeks onwards is directed at building up strength in the leg while the area of bone regrowth becomes stronger. After three months functional activities can be introduced. At the 6-week follow-up appointment X-rays are taken and, if satisfactory, the brace is removed. Free full weight bearing is allowed….
Phase 1
Preoperative Preparation And Operative Period Pre Op Rehabilitation begins before surgery in the pre-operative phase to ensure that the individual and their knee are ready for the operation. Ensure full range of movement, especially normal hyperextension, i.e. so the knee extends to the same as the other leg. Exercises to maintain quadriceps and hamstring muscle…
