Patellofemoral Syndrome (Non-Operative)

October 26, 2018

• Hip abductor and Glute strengthening à must be able to perform one legged squat with knee control by discharge of therapy

• Hip/core strengthening à pelvis stabilization and biomechanics

• Quadriceps Strengthening, emphasize VMO strengthening, closed-chain exercises

• Iliotibial Band, hamstring, buttocks stretching à must develop a daily home program to continue after discharge from PT

• Hip abductor and adductor strengthening

• Calf stretching

• Patellar and soft tissue mobilization

• Knee proprioception with stairs and boxes