Lower Extremity II

Question 1

Rectus femoris somatic dysfunction

Answer 1

. Ant. Knee pain
. Centralized over patella w/ radiation proximally along distal half of muscle
. Tender point ant. To prox. Femur where it joins acetabulum or in body of rectus

Question 2

Tight thigh muscles can be confused with tight ___

Answer 2

Psoas muscle

Question 3

Chapman’s reflex points in hip and pelvic region suggest dysfunctions in_____

Answer 3

. Prostate,
. Uterus
. Ovary
. Testes
. Lower GI region

Question 4

Testing fibular head for dysfunction

Answer 4

. Pt. Supine, knee slightly flexed over pad 3-4” thick w/ heel of foot resting on table
. Grasp prox. Fibula w/ thumb and index finger and simultaneously move proximal fibula ant. And lat malleoli posterior
. Repeat in other direction to determine what way is freer

Question 5

Naming for fibular head dysfunction

Answer 5

. Freedoms of motion of proximal fibula and lateral malleolus