Patella Dislocation Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Who gets it

It's most common in teenagers and young adults, especially girls. Twisting on a planted foot with the knee slightly bent is a typical mechanism, like turning during netball or dancing. Some people have anatomy that makes it more likely: a shallow groove, a high-riding kneecap, loose ligaments or knock knees.

After the first dislocation

The kneecap often pops back in by itself. If not, it's put back in hospital. An X-ray or MRI checks for bone or cartilage fragments. The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), which holds the kneecap in place, is usually torn.

Rehabilitation

After a short period of protection, we restore movement, reduce swelling and rebuild quadriceps and hip strength. Hip strength matters because weak hip muscles allow the knee to collapse inward, which pulls the kneecap outward. Balance, landing control and change-of-direction drills are progressively introduced. Taping or a patellar brace can give support during return to sport.

When surgery is considered

Recurrent dislocations, significant cartilage damage or anatomy that makes instability likely may lead to surgery, often MPFL reconstruction. Rehab after that takes around four to six months.

Exercises often used for Patella Dislocation

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All knee exercises

Frequently asked questions