Knee Pain
Week 3
During week 3 of knee pain relief, we will continue stretching the muscle groups around the hip joint to relieve tension. We will progress to strengthening the smaller glute muscles to support proper mechanics in the pelvis and femur.
Scraping
Scraping Patellar Tendon

Key Points

  • use a lighter pressure
  • scrape the front of the knee below knee cap
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Scraping Quads

Key Points

  • bend the knee
  • use the concave edge
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Scraping Hamstrings

Key Points

  • straighten the knee
  • use the convex edge for stronger pressure
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Stretching
Figure 4 Stretch

Key Points

  • pull bottom leg towards you
  • push top knee away
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Supine Hamstring Stretch

Key Points

  • keep knee straight
  • pull toes towards you
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Strength
Standing External Rotations

Key Points

  • turn knee outwards
  • feel it working the glutes of your stance leg
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each leg
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Monster Walk

Monster Walk

Key Points

  • very small steps
  • keep tension in the band
  • keep your knees in line with your toes
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 steps each directions
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