hip and thigh Flashcards
1
Q
what are the bones of the hip/thigh?
A
1) sacrum
2) ilium
3) ischium
4) pubis
5) lumbar
2
Q
what are the joints of the hip and thigh?
A
- sacroiliac
- iliofemoral
- L5/S1 joint
3
Q
what are the mechanisms of injury for the hip and thigh?
A
- direct trauma
- forceful explosive or ballistic movements
- unexpected over stretching of the muscle
- chronic repetitive movements
4
Q
what is myositis ossifians?
A
when bone tissue forms inside muscle or other tissue after an injury
5
Q
what are treatments for hip/thigh strains/contusions?
A
- remove from activity
- ice 12-20 mins
- compress with tensor
- support with spica
- avoid aggressive stretching and rolling
6
Q
what is a sport hernia?
A
- abdominal and groin pain with exertion
- weakness of posterior inguinal wall
7
Q
what is piriformis syndrome?
A
- tight piriformis irritates sciatic nerve
- overactive hip flexors and weak gluteals
- stretching important
8
Q
what is iliotibial band syndrome?
A
- tenderness on lateral knee
- weak hip abductors
- due to repetitive running
