Knees Bow In

Question 1

Knees bow in =

Answer 1

Tibial External Rotation & Femoral Internal Rotation

Question 2

Short/Over-active

Answer 2

Tibial External Rotators

TFL (via ITB)
Biceps Femoris
Lateral Gastrocnemius

Femoral Internal Rotators

TFL
Gluteus Minimus
Adductors

Question 3

special notes

Answer 3

Most of the tibial internal rotators are activated as a group.

Question 4

special notes

Answer 4

The vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) may not contribute to tibial internal rotation, but as a medial stabilizer of the knee is affected by this dysfunction.

Question 5

Self-administered mobilization of the

Answer 5

Ankle Mobilization

Knee Mobilization

Question 6

Long/Under-active-Tibial Internal Rotators:

Answer 6

Tibial Internal Rotators:

Gracilis
Semitendinosus & Semimembranosus
Sartorius
Medial Gastrocnemius
Vastus Medialis Obliquus

Question 7

Long/Under-active-Femoral External Rotators

Answer 7

Gluteus Maximus

Gluteus Medius

Question 8

Knees Bow In (functional valgus)

Answer 8

Research has correlated a functional valgus with a decrease in gluteus maximus and medius activity, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, excessive hip internal rotation and adduction, a loss of dorsiflexion, and excessive pronation

Question 9

Studies have also correlated this sign of dysfunction with an increased risk of

Answer 9

an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and patellofemoral pain