Knee Hyperextension

Question 1

Knee Hyperextension Tasks

Answer 1

WA, SLS, SLA

Question 2

Knee Hyperextension Phases

Answer 2

WA, SLS, SLA

Question 3

Knee Hyperextension Primary

Answer 3

Weak Quads, IMC ( Abnormal Knee Extensor,

or Plantarflexor activity)

Question 4

Knee Hyperextension Secondary

Answer 4

to a plantar flexion contracture

Question 5

Knee Hyperextension Compensatory

Answer 5

to Increase limb stability with weak Quads

Question 6

Knee Hyperextension Functional Significance

Answer 6

↓ Shock Absorption (WA),

↓ Fwd progression of the tibia,

potential injury to post knee Jt (WA & SLS),

Limits preparation of limb for swing (SLA)