Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Week 4
Week 4 of PFPS recovery will continue strengthening the gluteus medius with the standing hip abductions. The reverse lunges introduce compound exercises which stress the knee joint and target all muscles of the lower leg.
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 Twist

Key Points

  • keep shoulders on the ground
  • push top knee away from you
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Strength
Standing Hip Abductions

Key Points

  • keep upper body still
  • kick out and back
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each side
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Reverse Lunge

Key Points

  • feet shoulder width apart
  • keep your knee over your toes
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each leg
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