Knee Injuries
What is jumpers knee?
-Pain and tenderness
-Decreased ability to use quad for running or jumping
-symptoms worsen with activity
What is a Meniscus
-Two semicircular fibrocartilaginous disks
-Located in space between the tibia and femur
What are common knee injuries?
Common knee injuries include fractures, dislocations, tears and sprains.
What are symptoms of knee injuries?
What is Meniscus function?
Lubrication and nourishment of the knee joint, weight distribution, and assistance with joint biomechanics
What are knee injuries?
What three bones make up the knee?
Finish the sentence
________ fractures result from an extremely traumatic event
Femoral
What are some test for knee injuries?
What sport lead to the most knee injuries?
running, football, basketball, lacrosse or skiing,
Where are Knee injuries located at?
The knee
What causes knee injuries?
a fall, forceful twisting of the knee or high impact from a motor vehicle accident or another force.
How long can knee injuries take to recover?
two weeks to nine months
What is most common cause for knee injuries?
Awkward movements, falls and collisions, sudden twists, excessive force or overuse
How can a knee injury be diagnosed?
Diagnosing a knee injury or problem includes a medical examination and usually the use of a diagnostic procedure(s) such as an x-ray, MRI, CT scan or arthroscopy
What Activities Should I Avoid from knee injuries?
High-impact exercises can further injure painful knees. Avoid jarring exercises such as running, jumping, and kickboxing.
How can I help my knee at home?
P.R.I.C.E
How Can I Prevent Future Knee Pain?
Some good stretches to protect the knees include step-ups, hamstring curls and straight-leg lifts.
What is an ACL injury?
Tibia moves forcefully in anterior direction when femur gets pushed back while tibia is held in place
-quick rotational movements
Finish the sentence
Jump and landing programs may reduce chance of an _____
ACL tear
Finish the sentence
_____ is part of the recovery program
Stretching
What is the quickest way to recover from a knee injury?
What does ACL stand for?
Anterior cruciate ligament
What is the ACL injury recovery time?
It usually takes six to nine months to recover from a torn ACL.
Why is the knee important to the body?
The knee is the joint that connects the bones of the upper and lower leg. It is needed for pretty much any form of movement – such as running, cycling or swimming. The knee is the body's largest joint, and it has a fairly complex structure.