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What is Theatre sign? |
In those with patella femoral syndrome they feel their muscles getting sore and stiff after sitting for a long period of time. |
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If someone with patella femoral syndrome has pain due to their patella shifting laterally what would type of support should they be given |
They should be taped pushing the patella medially. |
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Passive knee extension would be a problem in people with patella femoral syndrome? T/F |
False |
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How would you test for patella femoral syndrome |
ROM testing Resistance testing Special tests -Ober's tests -Thomas test -Step down test |
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What are factors in developing Patella femoral syndrome? |
-Arch control (overpronated foot) -Hip control (tight hip flexors) -Limited extensibility in ITB -Quadriceps weakness |
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What may someone with Patella femoral syndrome tell you about their history? |
-Their muscles get sore and stiff after sitting for long periods of time -the feel like their knee is going to buckle -They have pain when running, climbing stairs, and jumping -They feel pain deep in their knee (beneath the patella) |
