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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…

There are six main rehabilitation phases and example exercises for each phase are given in the sections that follow. Many different exercises are available to achieve the goals and these are tailored to each individual by the physiotherapy team. Various example exercises are outlined in each section. Phase 1: Preoperative preparation/operative period. Phase 2: Initial…

Neuromuscular Control and Muscle Strength The function of good quality muscles and muscle strength is to act as a shock absorber to the load bearing and reduce peak impact forces. Muscle strength in combination with endurance and flexibility is therefore important to help dissipate the forces over the knee joint. Sometimes after injury the quadriceps…

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patient information and Rehabilitation Guidelines This section provides a summary of information relating to injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, covering what it is, how it is injured and how it is reconstructed. A summary is given of the rehabilitation plan with its stages right up to returning to sport. Full…

This knee pathway is part of work undertaken with Consultants, General Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals from UHCW NHS Trust, George Eliot Hospital, South Warwickshire Hospital, and Coventry and Warwickshire PCT’s. The aim of the pathway is to establish an appropriate and clinically relevant pathway to improve care for patients presenting to their general practitioner…

Knee Brace: The knee brace should be used at all times when moving around for the first 4 weeks to protect the osteotomy site. The hinges on the brace should be locked with the leg out straight when walking as the bone has been weakened by the procedure. The hinges may be unlocked when sitting…