Quadriceps Femoral Rehabilitation Associated with Patellar Pain in Sports Activity

Abstract

Twelve patients (24 knees) with a history of patella dislocation and / or subluxation and continuing 
patella symptoms were evaluated to determine the effectiveness of their rehabilitation programs. 
The relative muscular effort of the vastus medialis, the vastus lateralis, the vastus medialis oblique 
and the rectus femoris were evaluated in a series of exercises. Ten degrees of knee flexion reduced 
effective muscle strain. The quad set and straight leg lifting exercises in full knee extension offer 
the best quadriceps rehabilitation program in the sportsman with patellar misalignment syndrome 
and persistent symptoms.