Anatomy
The head of the femur attached to which joint?
Hip Joint
What is an example of a Mechanism of Injury for a hamstring strain?
Sudden acceleration, forceful hip flexion with knee extension, rapid deceleration or overstretching, kicking or jumping,
Sudden sharp pain in the anterior thigh may be a sign of…?
A quadricep strain
What are the 3 phases of healing for soft tissue?
Acute, Repair, Remodel
A Resisted Knee Flexion Test is a dignostic for what injury?
Hamstring Strains
The IT band is an example of which type of soft tissue?
Fascia
A direct blow to the thigh from a helmet may result in…?
A thigh contusion
What is a symptom of plantar fasciitis?
A stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel
What does R.I.C.E stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
The valgus stress test is preformed for which knee injury?
MCL
Where is the popliteus located?
The back of the knee
A blow to the inside of the knee that pushed it outwards would likely result in…?
A lateral meniscus injury
Pain felt on the inside of the knee joint along with a “locking“ sensation may be caused by…?
A meniscal injury
What does NSAID’s stand for?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What tests can you do for a quad strain?
MMT (Manual Muscle Testing), Elys Test (Quad Stretch Test), Imaging
What is the bodies thickest and strongest tendon?
The Achilles Tendon
Running or jumping, sudden increase in activity, and bad shoes correlate with what injury?
Immediate pain at impact site, swelling and discoloration, muscle stiffness, decreased knee flexion, difficulty walking or limping are all correlated with what injury?
A thigh contusion
What may be a proper course of treatment for someone suffering from Turf Toe?
RICE and NSAID’s
The McConnell test is used for what injury?
Patellofemoral Injuries
The subtalar joint is located between the talus and what other bone?
The calcaneus
A sprain of the plantar capsule results in…?
Turf Toe
Pain with knee flexion or hip extension may be a direct result of…?
A hamstring strain
Following a patellofemoral injury, many patients do PT to strengthen what?
The quadricep muscle
Windlass Test is used for…?
Plantar Fasciitis