Knee 1

Question 1

Ottawa Knee Rules

Answer 1

• Age less than 55
• No isolated tenderness to patella
• No tenderness to fibular head
• Is able to flex knee beyond 90 degrees
• Able to walk 4 steps immediately or in ER (limping is ok)

Question 2

Soreness rules: Soreness during warm-up that continues

Answer 2

-2 days off, drop down 1 step

Question 3

Soreness rules: Soreness during warm-up that goes away

Answer 3

-Stay at same level that led to soreness

Question 4

Soreness rules: Soreness during warm-up that goes away but comes back during session

Answer 4

-2 days off, drop down 1 step

Question 5

Soreness rules: Soreness the day after lifting (not muscle soreness)

Answer 5

-1 day off, no not advance program to the next step

Question 6

No soreness

Answer 6

-Advance 1 step per week