Week 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the muscle injury classifications?
A
1) Proximal MTJ
2) Muscle A - proximal B mid C distal
3) Distal MTJ
2
Q
How does a hamstring strain occur at high speed and low speed?
A
High Speed- Terminal swing/early stance phase during eccentric lengthening. Usually occurs at the long head of biceps femoris at MTJ
Low Speed - Usually located at the semimembranosous at the proximal tendon close to the ischial tuberosity.
3
Q
What is a calf strain?
A
Quick acceleration from stationary position + rapid deceleration. Sudden eccentric overstretch.
Occurs mostly at the MTJ.
