Knee Therex Flashcards
1
Q
In regards to patellofemoral pain, where is the specific dull/ache located?
A
in retropatellar or peripatellar region
2
Q
when does the pain worsen?
A
descending stairs, sittig for too long, squatting
3
Q
during a leg press, when is patellofemoral pain the greatest?
A
w/ greater knee flexion angle
4
Q
during leg extension, when is patellofemoral pain the greatest?
A
at 0 degrees of extension
5
Q
what percentage of people felt that exercise interventions did not lead to a recovery for patellofemoral pain?
A
40%
6
Q
what should be the main interventions for PFPS
A
quad strengthening with posterolateral hip muscles - ankle also
7
Q
what can ACL tears eventually lead to?
A
other possible tears
8
Q
after an ACL reconstruction, when do you advance to functional training?
A
week 5
