Luxation of the knee cap – Step 4

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, swimming, running with sprints and sudden changes of direction and jumps.

Stretching

10 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.

Stand with one foot on a chair and the other leg stretched out behind you. Shift your weight forwards so that you feel a gradual stretch at the front of your hip. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise on the other leg.

Stand by crossing the training leg straight behind the support leg while bending out to the side over the training leg so that there is an increasing stretching of the outer thigh. Hold stretching for 20 seconds. Repeat exercise alternately on right and left leg

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.

Coordination

5 minutes of each training session

Balance on two feet on the balance board. To begin with, use your hand to support yourself against the wall. Later, balance on one foot without support. Try holding it later balance with your eyes closed.

Lie on your back with the ball under the training leg. Lift your hip off the floor and stretch your healthy leg. Hold the position for 10 seconds. Repeat the exercise alternately with the right and left leg.

“The Runner”. Stand on your training leg with your knee straight. Bend your body forwards at a 90-degree angle and lift your good leg straight backwards and the opposite arm straight forwards. Maintain your balance on the supporting leg for as long as possible. If necessary, use one hand to support yourself against the wall at the start. Once you feel confident, you can make the exercise more challenging by closing your eyes.

Strength

45 minutes of each training session

Secure an exercise band at hip height in front of you. Sit on a chair facing the exercise band. Loop the exercise band around your ankle. Lift and extend your leg. Then slowly bend your knee so that the exercise band tightens. Hold the tension for a few seconds and slowly straighten your knee again.

Attach an exercise band at ankle height behind you. Sit on a chair with your back against the exercise band. Loop the exercise band around your shin, just above the ankle joint. Slowly straighten your knee so that the exercise band tightens. Hold the tension for a few seconds, then slowly bend your knee again.

Lie on your side. Bend your lower leg and straighten your upper leg. Fully extend your hip. Lift your upper leg toward the ceiling, with your heel pointing upward. You can increase the resistance by placing a sandbag or similar object around your ankle.

Lie on your side. Extend your lower leg. Keep your upper leg slightly bent, with your foot in front of your lower leg. Lift your lower leg straight up toward the ceiling. You can increase the resistance by placing a sandbag or similar weight around your ankle.

Stand with your back to the wall, with your weight on your working leg. Lift your non-working leg onto a step. Slowly bend the knee of your working leg to 90 degrees. Put your weight back on your good leg and use it to help you stand up.

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

Lie on your side, supporting yourself on your elbow and hip. Place your top leg on a chair. Lift yourself up so that you are supported only by your elbow and the leg resting on the chair. Your body should be horizontal. Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your body back to the starting position. Repeat the exercise on both sides.

Lie on your back with your knees bent. Place your hands on your hips. Press your pelvis down towards the floor as much as possible. Hold this position for a few seconds. Release the pressure so that your pelvis returns to the starting position.

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.

Attach an exercise band at hip height. Place the resistance band around your hips so that it is taut. Stand on your good leg with your side facing the resistance band. Push off with your good leg and land on the leg furthest away, so that the resistance band tightens further. Remember that the band must be positioned so that it provides resistance during the push-off. Repeat the exercise on the other leg.

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