What type of joint is the knee?
synovial joint
The knee is made up of which two joints?
tibiofemoral and patellofemoral
Types of meniscal tears
acute or degenerative
What do the menisci do?
protect the articular cartilage on the surfaces of the femur and the tibia
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
overuse syndrome termed 'runners knee' that results in loss of mobility or stability in the trunk and hip can affect the knee and foot
patellar tendonitis
overuse syndrome termed 'jumpers knee' that results in inflammation of the patellar tendon at the insertion into the distal pole of the patella
Achilles tendonitis
inflammation of the achilles tendon due to increased loading - eccentric, decreased flexibility of the gastroc/soleus complex, excessive in/eversion of the foot, or micro-tears.
plantar fascia
wide, nonelastic ligamentous tissue that extends from the anterior portion of the calcaneus to the heads of the metatarsals
plantar fasciitis
an inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot
Causes of plantar fasciitis
foot alignment
high arch
flat foot
increased loading
tight calves
systemic
overweight
arthritis
activity
poor footwear
running on hard surfaces
beginner runners
too much mileage too soon
proximal stability ->
distal mobility, early control of hip, abdominal core and ankle/foot
strength planes of _________
weakness
utilize various modes of?
training
prescribe exercises that the client failed during the?
assessment
choose exercises that are meaningful to the?
activity/sport
inter-dependent links in the lower kinetic chain?
hip, knee and ankle
the hip and ankle/foot are mobile joints that need stability through?
eccentric neuromuscular control in all planes of motion