Hip/knee

Question 1

Abduction somatic dysfunction is usually due to what pathophysiological change?

Answer 1

Hypertonic IT band

Can also be due to gluteus medius/minimis

Question 2

Freedom of motion in adduction with limited abduction is what type of SD?

Answer 2

Adduction SD

Question 3

What is the typical pathophys of adduction SD?

Answer 3

Hypertonic long or short adductors

Question 4

What is typical pathophys for hip extension SD?

Answer 4

Tight hamstrings or gluteus maximus hypertonicity

Question 5

What is a specific test done to diagnose hip flexion SD?

Answer 5

Thomas test - flexion of opposite hip causes hip flexion in dysfunctional side

Question 6

What is the common pathophys for hip flexion SD?

Answer 6

Tight hip flexors - commonly iliopsoas

Question 7

As the knee flexes, the tibia glides _____ on the femur

Answer 7

Posteriorly

[as the knee extends, tibia glides anteriorly on femur]

Question 8

External rotation of the tibiofemoral joint leads to ______ glide of the tibia on the femur

What ligaments are taut and what ligaments are lax?

Answer 8

Anteromedial

MCL/LCL are taut
ACL/PCL are loose

Question 9

Internal rotation of tibofemoral joint leads to ______ glide of tibia on femur

What ligaments will be taut and what ligaments will be lax?

Answer 9

Posterolateral

ACL/PCL will be taut
MCL/LCL will be lax