Rehab Chapter 18

Most movements and activities depend on the knee joint for support and mobility

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The muscles that move the lower extremity are the strongest in the body

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Knee pain and dysfunction arising from the patellofemoral joint is one of the least challenging problems for

both athlete and trainer

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Patellar tendonitis is usually the result of repetitive stress on the patellar tendon

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A functional progression should begin before the knee has full range of motion and normal strength

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Research has shown that females who participate in basketball and soccer are four to six times less likely to

sustain an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than males who play the same spot

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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) follow the same grading

scale as for MCL and LCL sprains

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A positive “sag test” is diagnostic of a PCL tear

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The tibial tubercle is a growth center (apophysis or epiphysis) located just above the knee joint on the front

of the tibia

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Treatment of iliotibial band syndrome begins with an analysis of the athlete’s gait and training program

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