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1
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Patellar role

A

Increase movement arm of the quadriceps in the function to ext knee. Redirects the force of the quadriceps

2
Q

Q-angle

A

10-15 degrees larger in women The measure of the patellar alignment

3
Q

Patellar malalignment

A

Increased Q-angle Tight IT band, vastus laterlis Weak VMO

4
Q

Pathology effecting joints

A

OA (most common) RA

5
Q

TKA Exercise progression

A

Inittially

  • Prevent pulmonary and vascualr complications
  • Prevent loss of knee and hip musculature
  • Regain Knee ROM

Progresses

  • increase strength, endurance of the knee and hip
  • Continue to increase ROM
  • Imrpove standing knee balance

ROM goals

  • 0-120 knee flex by the first 8-12 wks
  • full kne ext by 8-12 wks

Exercise examples

  • LAQ, SAQ, SLR
  • Heel slides, Sitting knee flex, Prone knee flex
  • Slow stationary bike, Rocking chair, stair climbing
  • Balance activities, aquatic therapy
6
Q

ACL Injury

A

valgus lateral force

also hyperext of the knee

ACL

MCL

Medial Meniscus