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Knee rehab exercises & recovery guide

Patellofemoral pain, load progression and return criteria — knee with hip and foot neighbours.

Most “knee rehab” searches are about graded loading and stairs or running confidence. Start with the knee topic, then check hip and ankle contributors.

Educational only. Chest pain, sudden neurological change, inability to bear weight, or rapidly worsening symptoms need clinical care.

Suggested topic order

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    Knee Hips & legs

    The knee is the body's largest joint and one of its most frequently injured, relying on ligaments and surrounding muscles rather than bony shape for stability.

    Exercise menuTests & assessmentRecovery & return

  2. 2
    Hip Hips & legs

    The hip is a deep, stable ball-and-socket joint that bears several times body weight during walking and running, making it a common site of both overuse pain and degenerative change.

    Exercise menuTests & assessmentRecovery & return

  3. 3
    Ankle & Foot Hips & legs

    The ankle and foot absorb and redirect the full force of body weight with every step, making sprains and overuse injuries among the most common in sport and daily life.

    Exercise menuTests & assessmentRecovery & return

Quick answers

Is this a personal knee programme?

No. Pages are educational encyclopaedia entries. Dose and clearance belong with a clinician when injury severity or sport risk is high.

Where should I start?

Open the knee topic assessment and exercises sections, then hip and ankle–foot if stairs, running or landing are involved.

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