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10 Knee Mobilization

This document provides an overview of the knee joint complex and various physiotherapeutic techniques for the knee. It describes the basic anatomy of the knee joint and its articulating surfaces. It then explains several knee mobilization techniques including tibiofemoral distraction, posterior and anterior glides, and patellofemoral glides. References are provided for further reading on orthopedic manual therapy and manipulation techniques.

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10 Knee Mobilization

This document provides an overview of the knee joint complex and various physiotherapeutic techniques for the knee. It describes the basic anatomy of the knee joint and its articulating surfaces. It then explains several knee mobilization techniques including tibiofemoral distraction, posterior and anterior glides, and patellofemoral glides. References are provided for further reading on orthopedic manual therapy and manipulation techniques.

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INSTITUTE: UIAHS

DEPARTMENT: Physiotherapy
Bachelors of Physiotherapy
Advanced Physiotherapeutic in Orthopedics
PTA-461

Dr. Taniya Wadhwa (PT)


E-9885
Knee Joint DISCOVER . LEARN . EMPOWE
COURSE OUTCOME
Knee Joint Complex
• The knee joint consists of two articulating surfaces
between the femoral condyles and tibial plateaus
with a fibro-cartilaginous disc between each
articulation, as well as the articulation of the patella
with the femoral groove
Tibiofemoral Articulations
• Resting position- The resting position is 25˚ flexion.
• Treatment plane- The treatment plane is along the
surface of the tibial plateaus; therefore, it moves
with the tibia as the knee angle changes.
• Stabilization- In most cases, the femur is stabilized
with a belt or by the table
Tibiofemoral Distraction: Long-
Axis Traction
• Indications- Testing; initial treatment; pain control;
general mobility.
• Patient Position - Sitting, supine, or prone,
beginning with the knee in the resting position.
Tibiofemoral Posterior Glide
Tibiofemoral Posterior Glide:
Alternate Positions and Progression
Tibiofemoral Anterior Glide
Patellofemoral Joint, Distal Glide
Patellofemoral Medial or Lateral
Glide
References
• Orthopedic Manual Therapy;Chad Cook
• Colby, Lynn Allen_ Kisner, Carolyn-
Therapeutic exercise. Foundations and
techniques-F.A. Davis (2012)
• Maitland's Manipulation; Volume 1 and 2;
Elly Hengeveld, Kevin Banks
• Principles of Manual Therapy; Deepak
Sebastian

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