Strengthening Exercises to Help Stop Kneecap Pain (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)

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This is a six-week program of strengthening exercises designed to help stop kneecap pain.

Weeks 1 & 2:

1. Lie on your back. Straight leg raises (3 sets of 10).

2. Isometric Quadriceps with knee bent to 90 degrees (2 sets of 10- 3 second hold)

3. Mini squats to 40-degree knee bend. 4 sets of 10.

4. Hip Abduction (side lying) 2 x 15. 10-second hold.

5. Clamshell with resistance band 2 x 15 10 second hold.

6. Fire Hydrants 2 x 15 10-second hold.

Weeks 3 & 4:

1. Wall Slide 0 to 60 degrees (3 sets of 10). Strengthening Exercises to Help Sore Kneecap Pain (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) 4

2. Step up/down 8 inch (3 sets of 5)

3. Lunge to 45 degrees (3 sets of 10)

4. Pelvic Drop (2 sets of 15, 10 sec hold) (On Step)

Weeks 5 & 6

1. Single leg stance (3 x 30 sec) Open/closed eyes on mat.

2. Walking- progressive increase

3. Running- progressive increase

Check out the full Knee Pain Relief Program series of videos, along with downloadable guide sheets, here: https://www.bobandbrad.com/health-programs/knee-pain-relief-program