Treatments
Rest
at 30° of knee flexion, the leg is placed over the examining table with the knee flexed at between 20°-30°. One’s fingers are then placed over the joint line while the distal femur is stabilized.
Varus Stress Test
What exam do you complete prior to the start of the sports season?
Pre-Participation Exam
When the patella slips out of place.
Dislocation
overuse
repetitive activities
What does the I in RICE stand for
Ice
the test is conducted in supine lying position with the hip flexed to 45° and the knee flexed to 90°
the posterior drawer test
completed with your family physician that already knows your medical history
Office based exam
When the bones of the knee experience high-force impact and break.
Fracture
Ligament sprain
a sudden twist or excessive force on the knee joint
To compress the injured site
Compression
The examiner grasps the proximal lower leg, just below the tibial plateau or tibiofemoral joint line, and attempts to translate the lower leg anteriorly
Anterior Draw Test
What exam do you complete on the field?
on the field assessment
Tendon tear and tendonitis
tendon tear
Overstretched tendons
What do you use to get rid of pain
Over-the-counter medication
putting weight on the knee in a squatting position under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Ege's Test
What exam takes place in the training room?
off the field assessment
when you twist your knee suddenly while your weight is on it.
meniscus tear
cartilage tear
Severe impact or twisting
When you have to have a procedure done to fix a tear
Surgery
have the patient lie supine and support the patient's foot or ankle. Then, completely flex the knee and allow the knee to passively extend.
bounce home test
What exam is completed in a clinical setting to monitor how our athlete's heating has progressed?
Progress Evaluation
affects the ligaments that connect your shinbone to your femur and are most common in people who play sports where they need to change directions quickly.
Ligament tear
Patello-femoral pain syndrome
Squatting, walking up and down hills or stairs, or sitting still for extended periods of time can exacerbate the pain.