Anatomy
Anatomical name for the kneecap
Patella
A group of symptoms involving the tibial tubercle epiphysis. Typically affects young GROWING athletes.
Osgood-Schlatter Condition
Describe a Grade III tear
Complete tear of the ligament
What does the P.R.I.C.E acronym stand for
protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
List the 4 major ligaments of the knee
ACL, PCL, LCL, MCL
A Painful Condition In which a calcium deposit forms within the muscle.
a) Symphysis
b) Crepitus
c) IT band syndrome
d) Myositis Ossificans
d) Myositis Ossificans
Inward bending or twisting force
Varus
Which test checks for MCL stability?
Valgus test
Which one is NOT a part of the tibiofemoral joint?
a) Femur
b) Humerus
c) Tibia
d) Medial Meniscus
b) Humerus
What are the causes of ilotibial (IT) band syndrome?
Inflammation of the IT band most commonly due to a sudden increase in level of activity.
Outward bending or twisting force
Valgus
Does this describe a grade 1,2 or 3 ligament tear:
Some swelling, significant tenderness at the site of the ligament. During tests, knee cant be bent completely and there are pain and laxity in the joint
Grade II
These 2 ligaments located on either side of the knee provide medial and lateral stability
Collateral Ligaments (MCL & LCL)
A painful condition in the infrapatellar region (area just below the patella).
Fat Pad Syndrome
What does "PCL" stand for?
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
When should an athlete with a knee ligament injury return to play?
Once the knee has reached pain-free full range of motion and normal strength and the athlete has been cleared by his/her doctor
What is the small bump on the leg where the patella tendon connects?
Tibial Tuberosity or Tibial Tubercle
The medical term for grating, cracking, or popping sounds and sensations in joints
Crepitus
Swelling within the joint cavity
a) Effusion
b) Sesamoid
c) sagging
a) effusion
Name one of the non-impact activity to help with rehabilitation of Patellar Tendonitis
Cycling or Swimming