General Knee
Exercise
Anatomy
General Rehabilitation
Evidence Based Research
100

Name two flexors of the knee.

Biceps femoris

semitendinosus 

semimembranosus

100

In the acronym R.I.C.E., What does ‘E’ stand for?

Elevation

100

This ligament prevents anterior translation of the tibia onto the femur

ACL

100

In the acronym ACT IS IT, what does the second “I” stand for?

Intensity

100

True or False.
Surgery is more invasive

False

200

Name two functions of menisci in the knee.

1. Shock absorption

2. Stability

3. Distribution of synovial fluid

4. Increase area of contact

200

Name 2 exercises that assists with strength and coordination?

  1. Balance reach leg 
  2. Balance reach arm
  3. Lunges
  4. Step-up, step-down 
  5. Squatting 
  6. Scissor jumps 
200

Name a test that can be used to confirm an ACL injury

Lachmanns sign, pivot shift, anterior drawer, MRI

200

What are one of the purposes for a rehab program?

  1. Prevent deconditioning

  2. Exercises for uninvolved segments of the body

  3. Rehab the injury site

200

Which approach is recommended anatomic or non anatomic?

Anatomic

300

What is the function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?

Restrains anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur

300

Why use the ‘star’ technique?

It allow movement in all directions

300

What type of connective tissue are cruciate ligaments made of?

Type I collagen dense

300

What are one of the ultimate goals of a rehab program?

  1. Limit the extent of injury

  2. Reduce or reverse impairment & functional loss

  3. Prevent, correct or eliminate the disability

300

What type of activities are encouraged 1 week after ACL reconstruction?

weight bearing

400

Who is susceptible to ACL injuries?

Young, athletic, non-sedentary individuals. Contact sports are commonly seen. Females seen more than males


400

For the “star” technique. How many vectors are there and what is the degree apart?

8 vectors - 45° apart

400

This ligament originates on the femoral condyle

ACL

400

Finish the sentence. _______ is the most important principle in designing a rehab program.

Compliance

400

How long before the client can do light activities?

2-3 months

500

In which order of progression would you have your athlete master these skills while in a rehab program after an injury? 

1. Strength and Endurance 

2. Proprioception and Coordination

3. Flexibility and Range of Motion

  1. Flexibility and Range of Motion 

  2. Strength and Endurance 

  3. Proprioception and Coordination

500

Name at least one criteria for return to play?

  1. Be able to tolerate full speed agility training and sport-specific activities
  2. Injured leg has less than 15% muscle strength deficit. 
  3. Injured leg has less than 15% deficit for the single leg hop, the triple jump, and the stair hop tests at the 6-month follow-up.
500

What are one of the ways the ACL can be torn?

When someone is landing, slowing down, changing directions, direct blows to the knee

500

Name one component of a rehab program that can help maintain a client’s muscular endurance.

Strength & Conditioning

500

What were the 3 benefits mentioned about a well- made rehab program?

o    increased compliance

o    safer return to play

o    Successful outcomes

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