Knee corrective strategies Flashcards
1
Q
VMO important because
A
active and dynamic stabiliser of the patella
2
Q
Patellar tendinopathy
known as
causes
A
Jumpers knee
jumping, running
3
Q
Knee valgus
A
medial collapse
4
Q
Knee varus
A
bow legged
5
Q
Patellofemoral syndrome
cause
A
abnormal patella tracking within the femoral trochlea
6
Q
patellofemoral syndrome
treatment
A
strengthen quad (VMO) and hips with closed kinetic chain exercises
7
Q
IT band syndrome known as
Tight
Weak
A
runners knee
TFL
glute med
8
Q
Knee inhibition/ Lengthen muscles
A
lat gastroc
adductors
TFL/IT band
biceps femoris
9
Q
Knees Activate muscles
A
Ant/Post tibialis
Gluteus med/max
10
Q
Knees integrate exercises
A
Wall jumps
Tuck jumps
Single leg hops
Cutting maneuvers
