Runner’s knee – Step 2

Rehabilitation starts with the exercises in Step 1. When the exercises can be performed without pain, rehabilitation starts on the next step.

How often and for how long should I train? Training frequency and duration are individual. Start with about 3 repetitions per workout. exercise and at least 3 times a week. Slowly increase the number of repetitions and load without exceeding the pain threshold

Do I have to do the whole program every time? No, you can divide the exercises into different days. The most important thing is to exercise regularly and gradually increase the intensity

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Instruction

Read the full instruction for rehabilitation here

The time in minutes indicates the time distribution between stretching, balance and strength if you train for one hour.
Whether you train for one hour or 10 minutes, for example, is adapted to your starting point – and can be increased over time.

Condition

(unlimited): Cycling with the saddle raised. Swimming Easy jogging

Stretching

15 minutes of each training session

Stand with your training leg straight on a step/stool while bending your front body slightly forwards. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds.

Stå ved at krydse træningsbenet strakt ind bagved støttebenet samtidig med, du bøjer dig ud til siden ud over træningsbenet, så der kommer tiltagende udspænding af ydersiden af låret. Hold udspændingen i 20 sekunder. Gentag øvelse skiftevis på højre og venstre ben

Stand on one leg. Support yourself with one hand against a wall or chair. Bend the opposite knee and grasp your foot with the hand on the same side. Pull your foot upwards and your knee slightly backwards, so that you feel a gradual stretch in your thigh. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise, alternating between your right and left legs.

Stand with your legs apart. Keep one leg straight and the other slightly bent. Shift your weight to the side onto your bent leg, so that you feel a gradual stretch on the inside of the opposite thigh. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise on the other leg.

Lie on your back with one leg straight. Bend the other leg and place your foot on the other side of the stretched leg. With both hands, pull your knee up towards the opposite shoulder so that your buttocks are increasingly stretched. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise on the opposite leg.

Coordination

5 minutes of each training session

Hold balancen på to ben på vippebrættet. Støt i starten med hånden mod væggen. Senere holdes balancen på ét ben uden støtte. Prøv senere at holde balancen med lukkede øjne.

Stå på ét ben. Spil bold op ad væggen.

Strength

40 minutes of each training session

Fastgør en træningselastik i hoftehøjde foran dig. Sid på stol med ansigtet mod træningselastikken. Træningselastikken føres om anklen. Løft og stræk benet. Bøj herefter langsomt knæet, så træningselastikken strammes. Hold spændingen i få sekunder og stræk langsomt knæet igen.

Fastgør en træningselastik i ankelhøjde bag dig. Sid på stol med ryggen mod træningselastikken. Træningselastikken føres om skinnebenet lige over fodleddet. Stræk langsomt knæet, så træningselastikken strammes. Hold spændingen i få sekunder og bøj langsomt knæet igen.

Fastgør en træningselastik 10 cm over gulvhøjde. Stå med siden mod træningselastikken med træningsbenet tættest på elastikken. Før elastikken om træningsbenet. Placer elastikken mellem knæ og ankel (jo længere nede jo kraftigere er belastningen). Før langsomt benet til siden (ind foran støttebenet), så elastikken strammes. Hold spændingen i få sekunder og før langsomt benet frem til udgangspositionen.

Fastgør elastikken i hoftehøjde. Stå med ansigtet mod elastikken foran en skammel/et trappetrin. Før elastikken om ryggen. Gå baglæns op og ned ad skamlen så elastikken strammes. Skiftevis højre og venstre ben først.

Lie on your back with your legs straight. Place an exercise band around your ankles. Spread your legs as wide as possible. Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly bring your legs back to the starting position.

Lie on your side with your hips and knees bent with the training leg on top. Rotate forwards slightly so that your belly button points towards the ground. Place the elastic band around your thighs just above your knees. Lift the top knee free from the bottom knee as much as possible. Hold the position for a few seconds and slowly return to the starting position.

‘Sideboard’. Lie on your side, supporting yourself on your forearm and foot, with your legs stretched out and the leg you are exercising at the top. Lift your hips so that your body is straight. Hold the position for as long as possible, then lower your hips back to the starting position.

Lie on your back with your legs stretched out and a towel under one heel. Bend both knees slightly and lift your hips. Hold the position for a few seconds. Then lift the other leg, keeping it straight. Hold the tension for a few seconds. Pull your supporting leg as close to your buttocks as possible. Hold the tension for a few seconds. Then straighten your supporting leg so that it is almost fully extended. Hold the tension for a few seconds. Then lower your hips to the floor and stretch your legs as in the starting position.

‘Squat. Stand up straight. Keep your hands together. Slowly bend your knees and hips (max until the ball is at table level). Your knees should point straight ahead over your toes. Hold the position for 5 seconds and slowly stand up to the starting position.

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