Table 1.

Exercises and Theoretical Application During the 10-Session Exercise Intervention

Exercise Sequence	Muscles Theorized to Contribute to MKD	Exercise Protocol
1. Inhibit overactive muscles	Gastrocnemius, lateral hamstring, adductors	Foam roll each muscle for 2 min; let foam roller sit for 30 s over tight or painful areas
2. Lengthen tight muscles	Gastrocnemius, soleus, lateral hamstring, adductors	Static stretch: 2 sets × 30-s hold
3. Strengthen weak musclesa	Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring, tibialis posterior	Each repetition should last for 7 counts at a slow, controlled tempo: concentric contraction (1 count) → isometric contraction (2 counts) → eccentric contraction (4 counts)
4. Integration exercise		SLS, SEB, SLS unstable surface, SEB unstable surface, hop to balance (10–15 reps)

Abbreviations: MKD, medial knee displacement; SEB, Star Excursion Balance; SLS, single-legged squats.

^aAdd elastic resistance to increase difficulty.