KNEE

Question 1

Active ranges of movement

Answer 1

• Flexion
• Extension
• Internal rotation
• External rotation

Question 2

Passive ranges of movement

Answer 2

• Flexion
• Extension
• Internal rotation
• External rotation

Question 3

Resisted ranges of movement

Answer 3

• Flexion
• Extension
• Internal rotation
• External rotation

Question 4

Functional test

Answer 4

• Single leg lunges

Question 5

Flexion

Answer 5

Agonist: Hamstring
Antagonist: Quadriceps

Active: ‘Bring foot up towards bum’ (led on back)

Passive:
- Bring front of foot against hip and push heel towards their bum (on their side)
- OR hold knee and ankle and push ankle towards bum

Resisted: Resist ankle, client pulls foot to bum (led on front)

Question 6

Extension

Answer 6

Agonist: Quadricep
Antagonist: Hamstrings

Active: ‘Straighten knee’ from flexed (led on back)

Passive: From flexed hold above knee and ankle and straighten out leg (led on back)

Resisted: Resisted at ankle from flexed and get the to straighten leg (led on front)

Question 7

Internal rotation

Answer 7

Agonist: Gracilis+sartorius
Antagonist: Hamstrings

Active: Bring toes and shin to face other leg (sat with legs dangling)

Passive: Hold top of knee and bottom of heel

Resisted: Resist the inner side of the foot with forearm

Question 8

External rotation

Answer 8

Agonist: Hamstrings
Antagonist: Gracilis+sartorius

Active: Bring toes and shin away from other leg (sat with legs dangling)

Passive: Hold top of knee and bottom of heel

Resisted: Resist the outer side of the foot with forearm