Patellar Mobilizations | Theory, Technique, & Demonstrations

The video tutorial covers patellar mobilization techniques, focusing on the knee joint's anatomy and the importance of patellar mobility for knee function. It explains the differences between hypomobility and hypermobility of the patella, patient positioning for effective mobilization, and detailed techniques for superior, inferior, medial, and lateral mobilizations. Additionally, it discusses patellar rotation and translation during knee movements, emphasizing the patella's role in knee mechanics.

What are the two main joints of the knee discussed in the video?

• Tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints

• Femoral and tibial joints

• Patellar and femoral joints

• Tibial and fibular joints

Which condition is likely to cause a hypomobile patella?

• Hip replacement

• Sprained ankle

• Total knee arthroplasty

• Shoulder dislocation

What is a characteristic of a hypomobile patella?

• Moves only in the lateral direction

• Moves excessively in all directions

• Is always in a fixed position

• Does not move within the normal range

What is the recommended position for a patient during patellar mobilization?

• Standing with knee bent

• Sitting or supine with knee passively extended

• Lying prone with knee flexed

• Sitting with knee fully flexed

What is the purpose of exerting overpressure during patellar mobilization?

• To decrease mobility

• To increase mobility beyond the current range

• To maintain the current range of motion

• To cause pain

In which direction should the force be applied for an inferior patellar mobilization?

• From the superior side

• From the medial side

• From the inferior side

• From the lateral side

What is a common limitation after a total knee arthroplasty?

• No limitations

• Superior and inferior hypomobility

• Medial and lateral hypomobility

• Only lateral hypomobility

How is the force applied during a medial patellar mobilization?

• From the superior side

• From the lateral side

• From the medial side

• From the inferior side

What happens to the patella during tibial external rotation?

• It remains stationary

• It translates laterally

• It translates medially

• It rotates internally

What is the relationship between tibial internal rotation and patellar movement?

• Patella translates laterally

• Patella translates medially

• Patella remains stationary

• Patella rotates externally