A Stretching program is a planned set of flexibility and mobility exercises performed on a schedule. It is used to address tissue tightness, movement limits, and discomfort that can affect the knee and nearby joints. It is commonly included in sports medicine, physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and general fitness.

Patellar mobilization is a hands-on technique that gently moves the kneecap (patella) relative to the thigh bone (femur). It is commonly used in physical therapy and sports medicine to assess or improve patellofemoral joint motion. It may be used to help clarify why the front of the knee hurts or feels stiff. It is often paired with exercise-based rehabilitation and movement retraining.

Soft tissue mobilization is a hands-on technique used to assess and treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. It aims to improve tissue movement and comfort by applying targeted pressure and controlled motion. It is commonly used in physical therapy, sports medicine, and orthopedic rehabilitation. It may be applied around the knee, hip, ankle, or back when pain or stiffness affects movement.

Manual therapy knee is a hands-on approach used to assess and treat knee-related pain and movement limitations. It typically includes skilled joint, soft-tissue, and nerve-related techniques performed by trained clinicians. It is commonly used in physical therapy, sports medicine, and orthopedic rehabilitation settings. It is often paired with exercise-based rehab and patient education.

Balance training is a set of exercises and activities designed to improve control of body position during standing and movement. It targets how the brain, nerves, and muscles work together to keep you steady. It is commonly used in physical therapy, sports performance, and orthopedic rehabilitation. It is also used in fall-risk programs and after knee, hip, or ankle injuries.

Stair test is a functional assessment that measures how a person goes up and down stairs. It is commonly used to evaluate knee pain, strength, balance, and day-to-day mobility. Clinicians and physical therapists often use it in osteoarthritis, sports injuries, and post-surgical follow-up. It can be performed in a clinic stairwell, on a standardized step set, or with timed protocols.

Single-leg squat test is a simple movement-based exam where a person squats down and up on one leg while a clinician observes alignment, control, and symptoms. It is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy to assess knee function in a weight-bearing position. The test can help highlight how the hip, knee, ankle, and foot work together during everyday and athletic tasks. It is often used during injury evaluation, rehabilitation progress checks, and return-to-sport decision-making.

Ober test is a hands-on physical exam maneuver used to assess tightness along the outer hip and thigh. It is most commonly used to evaluate the iliotibial band (IT band) and related hip tissues. Clinicians often include it when assessing lateral hip pain, thigh tightness, or certain patterns of knee pain. It is typically performed in a clinic without special equipment.

The Noble compression test is a physical exam maneuver used to assess pain on the outer (lateral) side of the knee. It is most commonly associated with evaluating iliotibial band–related lateral knee pain. A clinician applies pressure near the lateral femoral epicondyle while the knee moves through flexion and extension. It is used in sports medicine, orthopedics, and physical therapy settings during a knee pain workup.

The Patellar glide test is a hands-on knee exam used to assess how freely the kneecap (patella) moves side to side. Clinicians use it to screen for patellofemoral pain, tight soft tissues, or patellar instability. It is commonly performed in orthopedic, sports medicine, and physical therapy evaluations. The test is interpreted in context with symptoms, other exam findings, and (when needed) imaging.