Workshop 4

Question 1

Indications of P-A tibiofemoral joint glide

Answer 1

Reduced knee extension

Question 2

Indications of A-P tibiofemoral joint glide

Answer 2

Reduced knee flexion

Question 3

Indications of Lateral rotation tibiofemoral joint (PAM)

Answer 3

Reduced knee ext and ext rot of tibia

Question 4

Indications of Medial rotation tibiofemoral joint (PAM)

Answer 4

Reduced knee flex and int rot of tibia

Question 5

Indications of tibiofemoral distraction

Answer 5

General ROM in compression issues (OA)

Question 6

Indications fo patella mobilisation

Answer 6

Desensitisation prior to taping

Question 7

What is the reasoning for patella fat pad taping

Answer 7

Push patella upwards to provide more room for the fat pad. This means that when the knee goes into ext. there is more room for the fat pad to move into