exercises that can be performed are: Use of Cryo-cuff - provides cold compression Isometric Contraction of Quads Quad Sets - stand against wall, push extended knee against rolled towel - progress to straight leg raised to 30deg. Wall Slides - To increase knee flexion Assisted Knee Flexion Towel Squeeze - Sit in chair, squeeze rolled towel between knees for 5 seconds. Relax & repeat. VMO Strengthening Exercise Supported Bilateral Calf-Raises walk without crutches Swimming (Freestyle front crawl) This particular swimming technique encompasses all the muscles in the knee and will increase not only mobility but also the strength of the surrounding muscles, which include the quadriceps, hamstrings, gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior (shin muscle), abductor hallucis, abductor digiti minimi, and flexor digitorum brevis (foot muscles). Phase 2 Many of the goals from phase I will be continued to the following phases until they have been reached. Some of these goals are reducing pain, swelling, and increasing the knee's range of motion is still crucial during this phase. Physical therapist may begin to incorporate core exercises as well as light weight exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscles and hips. Some examples of these exercises include the usage of resistance/stretch bands, stationary biking, and elliptical. During this phase the patient may begin performing more strenuous exercises such as half-squatting and partial lunges. Some exercises that can be performed are: Mini squats - Progress to full squats → single-leg half squat Mini Lunges - Progress to full lunges Leg Press - Double-leg → single Step-ups Bridges - Double-leg → single - Floor → Swiss ball Hip Abduction w/ Theraband Hip Extension w/ Theraband Wobble board - Assisted → un-assisted → eyes closed (assisted → unassisted) Stork Stand - Assisted → un-assisted → eyes closed (assisted → unassisted) → unstable surface Static Proprioceptive hold/ball throwing Functional Exercises that can be performed at this time include: - Walking - Bike - Roman Chair Phase 3 Patients will continue to work on decreasing pain/swelling and building up their strength. Lateral movement, jogging in a straight line, single-leg squats and exercises will start to be incorporated as patient begins to regain confidence in the knee. Building strength in the hips with lateral stepping as well as step-ups and step-downs will still be a strong focus in this phase. Some exercises that can be performed are: Continue exercises from Phase 2, progress as necessary Jump & Land drills - Jump