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inflammation to tendon
imbalanced and shortened posterior lower leg musculature |
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Definition
inflammation of fascia
improper force distribution during footstrike |
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Term
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Definition
correct lower body postural distortions
ensure proper range of motion
strengthen/balance lower leg muscles |
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Definition
most common sports injury
number one injury for time lost
lateral is most common
high re-injury rate
long term consequences |
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Term
| risk factors for patellofemoral pain |
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Definition
knee valgus during functinal tasks
decreased hip and knee strength
increased q angle, foot pronation |
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Term
| main ligaments of the knee joint |
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Definition
anterior cruciate
posterior cruciate
medial collateral
lateral collateral |
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Term
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Definition
sesamoid bone that functions to optimize the extensor mechanism by increasing the force capabilty of the quadriceps muscle
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Term
| patellofemoral pain syndrome |
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Definition
| name often given to the symptom of anterior knee pain |
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Term
| exercise guidelines after ACL reconstruction |
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Definition
regain knee flexion and extension strength
incorporate proprioception exercises
include unilateral exercises
strengthen muscles in both the closed and open kinetic chain |
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