Knee- Functional ROM thru Sprains Flashcards
How much flexion do you need for the knee during swing phase of walking?
60˚
How much hyperextension of the knee do we need for heel off during gait?
10˚ or max hyperext
What can it mean if the knee doesn’t reach full ext?
the ankle may become hypermobile
Why will the hip NOT compensate for ext at the knee with less than full hyperext?
hip will NOT compensate bc it needs to IR when knee ER at heel off
How much knee flexion do we need to descend stairs?
90˚ flexion
** may need up to 120˚ flexion
How much flexion of the knee is needed for sit-to-stand from a toilet or low chair?
105˚ flexion - otherwise inefficient
How much flexion of the knee is needed for cycling?
120˚
What is the flexion goal post TKA?
120˚
How much knee flexion do we need for kneeling and deep squatting?
FULL FLEXION
What does the femur do from 90-150˚ of flexion?
ER, posterior glide, <3˚ lateral glide
What is a sprain?
stretch/tear of a ligament that may lead to some degree of joint laxity and dysfunction
What is joint instability?
increased accessory motion and inadequate neuromuscular function
What are functionally instable joints able to do?
offset laxity through neuromuscular function
What are mechanically unstable joints unable to do?
offset laxity and likely requires SURGERY
What describes a grade 1 / 1st degree sprain?
- mild S&S
- activity may continue
- fibers are stretched but NOT torn so minimal to no change during ligamentous special tests