A dislocated knee can be a painful and debilitating injury. Your doctor may have to perform relocation to get the knee back in place and then stabilize it by putting it in a splint or immobilizer. Finally, you may need surgery to repair ligaments and tendons that were traumatized by the event that caused the injury in the first place. Once you recover from the medical treatment, you will need to do exercises to build up the knee and help it to regain full function.
Toe Raises
This exercise will help strengthen the knee and the muscles that surround it. Use a board to help you get the most out of this exercise. Stand with your heels on the floor and your toes on the board. Lift up your heels so you are standing on the board. Hold the position for a count of three. Return to the starting position. Do this 15 times, take a 60-second break and repeat the set. As you become stronger, do this exercise while holding weights in your hand. This will increase the resistance. This exercise will help you regain the ability to balance.
Squats
Squats will strengthen the hamstring and quadriceps, as well as the knee itself. Start off in the standing position and then drop down to the floor in one motion so you have your hands and feet on the ground. Then extend your feet all the way back so you are in the push-up position. Then bring your feet back in and then return to the original standing position. Do this 15 times, take a 30-second break and repeat the set.
Static Hamstring Hold
Lie down on the floor on your stomach. Bend your lower leg up to a 45-degree angle. Hold that position for 10 seconds. Lower your leg to the ground slowly. Repeat this exercise 15 times, take a 30-second break and repeat the set. As you get stronger, do this exercise with ankle weights to increase the resistance you are using.
Static Quadriceps Contraction
This exercise builds up the quadriceps after it has been atrophied following a knee dislocation. Contract the quad muscle at the front of the thigh while sitting on the floor. Point your toes toward the ceiling. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Relax for three seconds. Do this exercise 10 to 15 times, take a one-minute break and repeat.
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