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A collection of material to help patients understand their knee problem, and what interventions might make a difference.

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Part 3 - The unstable patella

A discussion about patellar instability, the factors that may cause the pat…

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Part 2 - Pain syndromes related to the patella

Strain on the patella may be the result of an abnormality anywhere in the c…

Part 1 - The patella - important anatomical relationships

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Part 1 - The patella - important anatomical relationships

The patella is the kneecap - the bone at the front of the knee. It is unusu…

Part 7 - Cruciate ligament reconstruction

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Part 7 - Cruciate ligament reconstruction

Cruciate ligament reconstruction involves using a graft to refashion a cruc…

Single-leg squats

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Single-leg squats

A simple range-of-motion and strengthening exercise.

Mini Squats

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Mini Squats

Video and images of how to do a mini squat exercise to strengthen the VMO m…

Hip flexion & adduction

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Hip flexion & adduction

A simple hip exercise.

Prone hangs

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Prone hangs

Video and photos of model performing a prone hangs exercise.

Patellar mobilisations

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Patellar mobilisations

Simple but very important to prevent stiff knee after surgery.

Hip adduction

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Hip adduction

Hip exercise to help balance the leg musculature.

Quadriceps isometrics - multi-angle

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Quadriceps isometrics - multi-angle

Trunk extension

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Trunk extension

Rehabilitation exercise.