Knee

Question 1

the knee joint complex is made up of the _______ joint and ______ joint

Answer 1

tibiofemoral and patellofemoral

Question 2

the loose pack position of the knee is

Answer 2

25 degrees of flexion

Question 3

the close-packed position of the knee is

Answer 3

full extension with external rotation

Question 4

to improve general knee mobility, control pain and increase joint nutrition which mobilization would you do?

Answer 4

tibiofemoral distraction

Question 5

which mobilization would you do to improve knee extension?

Answer 5

anterior glide (tibiofemoral)

Question 6

to improve knee flexion which mobilization would you do?

Answer 6

posterior glide (tibiofemoral)

Question 7

to improve knee flexion with a tibiofemoral rotational glide, which way would you rotate the knee?

Answer 7

internally

Question 8

to improve knee extension with a rotational glide, which way would you rotate the knee?

Answer 8

externally

Question 9

mix and match
which of the following directional glides match which action

a) improve knee flexion 1) superior glide
b) improve knee extension 2) medial glide
c) improve medial tracking 3) lateral glide
d) improve lateral tracking 4) inferior glide

Answer 9

a - 4
b - 1
c - 2
d - 3

Question 10

T/F if the patient has a history of a dislocated patella, mobilizing the patella in the direction of dislocation is encouraged

Answer 10

false, it is contraindicated