Body region
ACL, meniscus, patellofemoral pain, knee OA, and post-TKR rehabilitation — phases, criteria, and protocols.
The knee is a hard-working, weight-bearing joint that takes a lot of load with every step, squat, and jump — so it's one of the most commonly injured areas of the body. Problems range from ligament and meniscus injuries to kneecap pain, tendon issues, and osteoarthritis.
Physiotherapy is central to knee care, using targeted strengthening and movement exercises to reduce pain, restore function, and get you back to sport or daily life — whether you're managing arthritis or recovering after surgery. In this section you'll find evidence-based assessment, rehabilitation phases, and return-to-activity criteria for the main knee conditions — practical for clinicians and clear enough for patients to follow.
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is among the most frequently encountered presentations in musculoskeletal practice, affecting individuals across the lifespan from adolescence to older adulthood.
GLA:D is a structured, physiotherapist-led programme of patient education plus supervised neuromuscular exercise, designed to translate the evidence into routine clinical care.
With this protocol, you can individualise exercise selection, loading and timelines to your patient, but the progression logic stays constant.
