How to massage the knee techniques

Here are some tips to massage the knee/patella
Never put pressure directly on the patella. Always check for swelling, heat, pain or bruises. This might be a result of torn tendons or ligaments. Refer out whenever you deem it necessary.
The patella is the most complex joint in the body. It is the largest sesamoid bone imbedded in tendons.
The Quads tendon crosses the patella to insert at the tibial tuberosity. Thus connecting the patella to the femur and tibia. Thus the reason It is different than the Hyoid bone which is considered the only bone that doesn’t attach to another bone.
There 2 1/2 ringed fibrocartilage disks they are the medial meniscus and lateral meniscus. This is where the femoral condyles glide over the minisci during knee movements. The 4 ligaments are the anterior cruciate ligament & posterior cruciate ligament these provide anterior/posterior stability. The tibial collateral ligament aka medial collateral ligament & the fibular collateral ligament aka as the lateral collateral ligament they provide medial/lateral stability to the knee. The patellar ligament connects the patella to the tibial tuberosity.
Bakers Cyst is also an accumulation of synovial fluid behind the knee as well as inflammation of the semitendinosus. I forgot to mention the Pes Anserinus which is where the Gracilis, Sartorius and Semitendinosus insert at the proximal medial shaft of the Tibia. Don’t forget to massage this area!
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thank you for the thorough explanation regarding the knee and the muscles surrounding it. I incorporate it into my own treatments.

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Thank you for the thorough explanation regarding the knee and the muscles surrounding it. I incorporate it into my own treatments......thank you!!!

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Mariaaaaa... Great information ... I had a client this week with knees injuries... And my approach was Very similar to yours...😃😃

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Doesn’t it make you feel good when you know you’re on the right track! Your clients are lucky to have you as their therapist! Soooooo many knee injuries and most of the time it’s just the muscles. I forgot to mention the Pes Anserinus! Hope you worked that out too. Congrats on a good job 🤗

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Patella is the most complex joint with the largest sesamoid bone imbedded in tendons. Anatomy of patella-- 1) Muscles involved: quadriceps, IT band, gastrocnemius, soleus, peroneus, tibialis, Gracilis, Sartorius and Semitendinosus etc. 2) Ligaments: ACL, PCL, LCL, MCL 3) Tendons: quadriceps tendon, patella tendon, pes anserine tendon 4) Bones involved: femur (thighbone), Tibia (shinbone), fibula 5)Others: tibial plateau, medial/lateral meniscus, femur condyle, articular cartilage, Baker’s Cyst To understand above, knee treatment is a lot easier. Piggyback is the new trick learnt today. Thanks for your tutorial Maria. Sorry for Dimple’s Day47 check-in late.

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You mentioned that you noticed some crepitus. Would this be joint crepitus? Also if a client has a history of bursa in the knee would these techniques relieve some of the bursa? I am still in school so please excuse any stupid questions. Thank you for your time in advance!

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There are no stupid questions & I’ll be glad to answer. You are correct that Crepitus is the sound the joint makes when it releases nitrogen bubbles. There’s bone Crepitus and joint Crepitus. The bone rubs against the cartilage or the bursa has synovial fluid & releases the nitrogen. The easiest to crack are the Hallux (big toe) Pollex (thumb) and knuckles! Hope this helped! Congrats on being a great student and doing your own research & questioning! I love students like yourself that are engaging! Best of luck & create a great day

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My mom had knee replacement can she still get massaged there; a very light myofacial massage?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Ouch! I would make sure she has a dr. Release. How long ago was the surgery? Myofascial release sounds perfect. I hope she is better!

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I didn’t see you use any lotion or oil for this massage. So it’s all done dry?

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I honestly don’t remember what I did on this video however you can apply a little bit of lotion if you need it. It can be done mostly dry.

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Miss Maria, we cannot use direct pressure behind the knee, but we can compress the joint gently to clean it the drainage correct?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Correct on not using deep pressure on the popliteal area. You can work the attachments of the gastrocnemius. Always just be careful when you feel a pulse & are in vascular areas that are not protected by bone. Hope this answers your question. Wasn’t sure if I understood it correctly

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@@MassageTherapeutics915 yes you did answer. I understood that we have to be careful to do deep pressure on the popliteal area. I like to do gently compress or pumping softly to clean the joint, more when have done lymphatic drainage on legs!! I love your videos!!!

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Im just wondering why you do not treat the back area??? They are tired muscles in there??

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Why do you say I don’t treat the back area? I have about 20 videos on treating the back area. This video is specifically about how to treat the knee but it doesn’t mean I don’t treat the whole body. Interesting comment 🤔

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I am glad to hear things are better in Nice. I didn’t realize it would freeze in Nice. Sounds too cold for me. It is still very warm here in Texas. No sweaters needed yet. Much love to you! ❤️🤗

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Thanks!!! I love different colorful scrubs!

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@@MassageTherapeutics915 have you got any videos on trigger points all over the body or do you think the videos ( i haven't seen them all hence my q) are enough? thanks

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@gabriellespiteri528 no I don’t have any specific videos on just trigger points. I refer to trigger points when I say to hold the trigger point or area where it hurts up to 20 seconds with pressure anywhere between a 4-7 (Depending on the client & the muscle). I need to start doing videos on trigger points specifically however it will be a long while.

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Si! Voy hacer un vídeo esta semana de cómo dar auto masaje! Los subtítulos en español tardan unos días después. Gracias por tú sugerencia!!! Cuídate

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Перевод нельзя?

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Cómo te busco en español

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Massage therapeutics es en nombre the mi KZbin. La mayoría de los vídeos tienen subtítulos en español. Gracias

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I would imagine that if there is a misalignment in the hip area that it can also misalign the knee and its support system.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Yes of course. That’s why it’s important to have an orthopedic doctor look at the client first. So many things can go wrong with the knee. 🙏🤗

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HELLO MAM...I'M PHYSIOTHERAPISTS BUT I like to treat with massage..I have 30 year Experience..Peoples like to treat with massage for me..

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Wow you have been a physiotherapist for 30 years! Congratulations!!! Yes massage really helps the muscles heal themselves. I’m happy to read that you incorporate massage therapy. I bet your clients feel much better with the combination. 🤗

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@@MassageTherapeutics915 Thank you so much for your comments ❤