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Lower Body Trigger Point, week 3

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Patellofemoral Syndrome   Overuse disorder that leads to damage to the patellar cartilage. Pain, stiffness and dysfunction in the knee and anterior leg.  
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Femur   is the large bone of the thigh  
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Tibia   is the large bone of the lower leg  
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Fibula   is the small bone of the lower leg  
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Patella   is the third bone of the knee joint  
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The Patellar Tendon   connects the patella to the tibia  
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The Patellar Tendon   covers the patella and continues up the thigh as the Quadriceps Tendon.  
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Medial Collateral Ligament   (MCL)ligaments found on the medial side of the knee  
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Lateral Collateral Ligament   (LCL) Ligaments found on the lateral side of the knee  
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The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)   lies behind the Anterior Cruciate Ligament(ACL).  
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Ligaments   connect bone to bone  
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Tendons   connect muscle to bone.  
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Menisci   sit between the femur and the tibia.  
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Menisci   referred to as the cartilages of the knee  
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Menisci   this material is about ¼ of an inch thick in most large joints.  
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Menisci   They work like a gasket  
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Menisci   They help the ligaments with stability of the knee  
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Articular Cartilage   is the material that covers the ends of the bones of any joint  
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Articular Cartilage   white, shiny material, has a rubbery consistency.  
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The function of articular cartilage   is to absorb shock and provide an extremely smooth bearing surface to facilitate motion  
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Articular cartilage   is everywhere that two bone surfaces articulate.  
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The bones of the knee are   the tibia, the femur, and patella  
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Tibia   Shin Bone  
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Femur   Thigh Bone  
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Patella   Kneecap  
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Synovium   produces a thick liquid called synovial fluid which is necessary to lubricate, protect and nourish joints.  
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ACL   originates near the back of the thighbone and ends at the front or anterior part of the knee  
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PCL   starts in the front of the thighbone and ends at the back or posterior aspect of the knee.  
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The Popliteal Artery   is located deep behind the knee.  
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ACL tears   Tears of the ACL deep inside the knee, common in football, soccer, tennis, basketball.  
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Collateral ligament tears   tear of the ligament to either side of the knee  
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Patellar Subluxation/Dislocation   this is when the patella moves out of place. Either lateral or medial along the femoral epicondyle.  
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Most knee subluxations   happen laterally due to a weak vastus medialis.  
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Bursitis   the inflammation of the bursa  
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Tendonitis   Inflammation of the tendons, around the knee is usually caused by overuse, infection or injury.  
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Osteoarthritis   Degenerative joint disease. Deterioration off the cartilage and irritation of the joint itself.  
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Loose Body   Usually happens after trauma resulting in a loose piece of cartilage or bone in the knee.  
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Baker’s Cyst   Swelling of the synovial tissue in the back of the knee that forms into a fluid filled mess, usually in the popliteal fossa on the medial side of the leg.  
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Meniscus tear   tearing of meniscus in the bone joint, usually caused by impact or repetitive overuse or trauma  
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Patellofemoral Syndrome   Overuse disorder that leads to damage to the patellar cartilage. Pain, stiffness and dysfunction in the knee and anterior leg.  
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