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Q Angle | what are you measring for when you place the center of the goni over the patella, one arm is parallel to the crest of the tibia and the other arm points toward the ASIS |
90 degrees flex | what angle of knee flexion during a squat does patellofemoral compression peak |
30 degrees flex | what angle of knee flex during open chain leg ext with an ankle weight does the patellofemoral compression peak |
Supports the post cap to prevent hyperext | what is the primary function of gastroc at the knee during weight-bearing activities |
Help maintain mobility of the patella when the tibiofemoral joint is immobilized | why are quad sets important following knee surgery |
Strengthen in the pain-free ranges (0-45 & above 90) | what should be done if a patient has patellofemoral pain from 45-90 degrees of knee flexion during strengthening exercises |
Irritation of embryological synovial tissue that remains around the patella | what is plica syndrome, and where does the patient usually have pain |
Inflammation of the growth plate in the inf patella due to traction forces, that occurs during adolescence | what is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome |
Lateral retinacular release, hemarthrosis | what is the most commonly performed surgery for patellofemoral pain, and what is its most common complication |
Injury to the ACL, MCL and medial meniscus all at once | what is the "unholy triad" |
A blow to the lateral side of the knee | how does the "unholy triad" usually happen |
Open chain should be from 90-40 degrees flex | within what ROM should open chain quad strengthening be taught for patients with an ACL injury |
Closed chain should be from 60-0 degrees flex | within what ROM should closed chain quad strengtheing be taught for patients with an ACL injury |
Avoid anterior translation forces to the tibia, which increases stress to the ACL | why should a patient with an ACL injury be taught open and closed chain quad strengthening within a certain ROM |
Prevent shearing forces at the knee that stress the graft after ACL surgery | why should the knees stay behind the toes when squatting |
When AROM for knee ext is less than PROM due to inhibition or dysfunction of the quadriceps | what is extensor lag |
Causes ant translation of the femur due to the force of gravity, which will place excessive stress on the graft | why should patients avoid downhill walking and jogging during rehab for PCL reconstruction |
Set the seat as high as possible to prevent excessive knee flex | what precautions should be taken after meniscal repair for the Stationary bike |
Do not go beyond 45 degrees knee flex for 4 wks and 60-70 for 8 wks | what precautions should be taken after meniscal repair for Lunges/squats |
No deep squatting/lunging for 4-6 months | what precautions should be taken after meniscal repair for Lunges/squats |
None for 8 wks, then limit motion to 0-60 | what precautions should be taken after meniscal repair for the Leg Press |
None for 8 wks | what precautions should be taken after meniscal repair for the Hamstring Curl |