Therapeutic Exercise: Patellofemoral Syndrome

Description

Therapeutic Exercise: Patellofemoral Syndrome is one installment in a series of therapeutic exercise courses for lower limb health designed to address conditions frequently encountered in a massage therapy practice.

This course delves into the crucial role of rehabilitation in alleviating pain and reinstating functionality for individuals with patellofemoral syndrome.

Learn to identify the idiopathic muscular and connective tissue presentation that characterizes patellofemoral syndrome. Discover detailed remedial exercises tailored to this condition, aiding in the rehabilitation journey and optimizing the overall effectiveness of the treatment plan.

Course Outline

INTRODUCTION

Patellofemoral Syndrome

INTRODUCTORY EXERCISES

Understanding Therapeutic Exercise

Abdominal Brace

Chin Tuck

STRETCHING EXERCISES

Peroneal Stretch

STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Side-Lying Hib Abduction

Gluteal Bridge

Wall Squat

Isometric Quadricep Strengthening

Side-Lying Hib Abduction

Isometric Adductor Squeeze

Standing Resisted Hip Adduction

Resisted Ankle Inversion

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz

Outcomes & Objectives

Learning outcomes are high-level results that can be achieved by taking the course.

Gain a solid understanding of patellofemoral syndrome basics, including symptom profile, causes, and biomechanics.

Receive detailed, step-by-step guidance on peroneal stretching and strengthening exercises for the hip, gluteal, quadricep, and ankle, specifically tailored to address dysfunction stemming from patellofemoral syndrome.

Develop the expertise to implement corrective exercises designed to rehabilitate patellofemoral syndrome.