LE alignment

Question 1

PT management principles for chronic conditions?

Answer 1

1. decrease stress to involved tissue
2. increase capacity to withstand stress
3. gradually increase loads

Question 2

Static Q angle is a determinant of PF pain (T/F).

Answer 2

FALSE - dynamic

Question 3

Lack of LE control in _____ and _____ planes is a key risk factor in PFPS and IT band syndrome.

Answer 3

transverse; frontal

Question 4

Lack of dynamic _______ and knee control is a risk factor for hamstring injuries

Answer 4

lumbopelvic

Question 5

What are 3 ways to evaluate LE alignment dynamically?

Answer 5

1. single leg squat
2. small knee bend
3. drop jump/land

Question 6

Patellar contact moves from _____ to _______ to odd facet as knee flexes

Answer 6

inferior; superior

Question 7

At about ____ degrees of knee flexion patella is in contact with femoral condyles

Answer 7

90

Question 8

What is the patellar mechanics moving from extension to flexion?

Answer 8

C shape; lateral - medial - lateral

Question 9

What is the most common abnormality in patellar mechanics?

Answer 9

insufficient medial excursion

Question 10

4 examples of LE malalignment?

Answer 10

1. femoral adduction and / or internal rotation
2. genu valgum
3. internal rotation of the tibia
4. increased pronation

Question 11

Muscle ________ (strength and flexibly) and ______ play a large role in allowing or creating alignment / loading faults

Answer 11

imbalance; coordination

Question 12

_____ band of lateral patellar retinaculum resists medial GLIDE

Answer 12

superficial

Question 13

______ band or lateral patellar retinaculum resists medial TILT

Answer 13

deep

Question 14

Numerous studies have proven that taping the patellar reduces pain in the short term (T/F).

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

Weakness in what 4 muscles can reduce LE load response leading to greater transmission of shock to foot, and potentially to plantar fasciitis?

Answer 15

1. glute med
2. glute min
3. TFL
4. quads