treatments Flashcards
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what is periostitis?
inflammation of the periosteum
occurs at the site of insertion
what occurs from untreated periostitis?
stress fracture
what are shin splints?
pain on the medial border or lateral tibia
what activity is common to develop shin splints?
running
what some causes of shin splints?
overuse
tight calf mms
predisposing tramua
what are some common symptoms of shin splints / periostitis?
flat feet
inflammation
adhesions
achiness in the morning
tight cramp with activity
what is compartment syndrome?
increase in pressure within a compartment of the lower leg
where is compartment syndrome most common?
anterior
if compartment syndrome is present in the anterior leg, what should you treat?
posterior muscles
is compartment syndrome a medical emergency?
yes
what is patella femoral syndrome?
tracking laterally of the patella
what director does the patella glide during flexion ad extension of the knee?
flexion (inferior)
extension (superior)
where is the normal Q angle?
ASIS
mid patella
tibial tuberosity
what contributes to patella femoral?
abnormal biomechanics
tight lateral thigh
tight ant. or pos. structures
weakness in medial thigh
overuse of knee
what are some signs of patella femoral?
difficulty standing and sitting for long times
pain on knee compression
swelling
walking down stairs, squatting or running downhill are painful
what are some postural abnormality with patella femoral?
flat feet
valgus knee stress
medial patella
hyperextended knees
what range is most painful for patella femoral?
flexion of the knee
what is IT band syndrome?
contracture or shortening of the IT band
where is most of the pain with IT band?
lateral knee
what TP can contribute to IT band?
TFL
what causes IT band?
sitting at a desk for long hours
wheelchair users or bed rest clients
running or cycling
what is a common complication of IT band?
trochanteric burse
what is hyperlordosis?
increase in normal lumbar curve (anterior pelvic tilt increased)
what structures are tight with hyperlordosis?
iliopsoas
rectus femoris
QL
piriformis