Module 7 - Injury Considerations Flashcards
Pronation is a natural occurrence and acts to ____
Absorb stress, transfer the load on the feet, provide elastic energy, and facilitate a stable platform for the feet to push off of.
It is advantageous to not view pronation as ____
As being indicative of pain or injury.
Knee valgus refers to what?
To the knee moving medially
What is Excessive medial knee displacement?
When both the femur and tibia medially rotate. This medial rotation is what causes the knee to move inward resulting in EMKD.
What are the potential causes of EMKD?
Large Q angle, Foot overpronation, Overactive hip adductors, Underactive hip abductors – primarily the gluteus medius, and a Lack of ankle dorsiflexion.
A reduction in ankle dorsiflexion correspond to a lack of ____
energy adsorption.
What does CPD stand for?
Contralateral Pelvic Drop
What is CPD?
The hip drop on the opposite side of the leg that is touching the ground.
Injured runners commonly demonstrate a greater contralateral pelvic hip drop, a greater forward trunk lean at mid-stance a more extended knee, and dorsiflexed ankle at initial contact. True or false?
True
How do you correct CPD and preventing injuries?
By strengthening your hip abductors and adductors.
How can strengthening your soleus help you be a more effective runner?
Soleus strengthening exercises can make runners more efficient, faster, and reduce the risk of injury.
What is the main movement of the soleus?
Plantar Flexion
How does the soleus muscle help you in running?
When the soleus contracts in the push-off phase of the stride, it pushes us up and forward.
