Knee

The knee joint is classified as a type of synovial joint, which is one of the most common and complex joints found in the human body. The knee is a meeting point for the femur, fibula, tibia, and the patella. In order to maintain its flexibility and function, several other ligaments join the knee joint in order to keep the attaching bones in place. The knee is the joint where the femur and the tibia meet; the patella (kneecap) is made of bone and sits in front of the knee. The knee joint is a…

Knee joint is the largest joint in human body that is designed to withstand different types of frictions and strains caused by daily movements (Hospital for special injury, 2014). Measurement of the range of motion of knee joint is a vital criterion to determine whether daily activities performed by participants could happen functionally and normally. Loss of full ROM at the knee joint will result in detrimental effects to a patient, which causes a lot of health dysfunction and limits routine…

Tendon wounds in the knee -, for example, a foremost cruciate tendon is a torn (ACL) - can put you on the sidelines - quick. They hurt a ton and may confine what you can do. Foremost cruciate tendon (ACL) is the most usually harmed knee tendon. It associates the thigh unresolved issue shin bone. Most ACL injuries occur during certain sports such as basketball, soccer, football, skiing, and tennis. Some symptoms include knee swelling, instability, and pain. Treatment may include surgery and…

Recent research declares knee injuries as one of the most common injuries observed in sports.(1/1) Knee injuries stand out as one of the most prevalent injuries to occur in American football.(2/3) Knee injuries often result in surgery or discontinued practice for an extended period of time, which has the potential to be harmful to an athlete’s career. In hopes of reducing the incidence of knee injury, sports medicine professionals created prophylactic knee braces. Initially made with the intent…

Treatment options of a knee ligament injury can depend on a number of things including which ligament is injured, the severety of the injury, and how physically active the person is. The diagram above shows the bones and ligaments that make up the synovial hinge joint, commonly known as the knee. The four bones that make up the knee joint are the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), the fibula (lateral shin bone), and the patella (knee cap). Connective tissue known as articulating…

Meniscus Tear A meniscus tear is a knee injury in which a piece of the meniscus is torn. The meniscus is a thick, rubbery, wedge-shaped cartilage in the knee. Two menisci are located in each knee. They sit between the upper bone (femur) and lower bone (tibia) that make up the knee joint. Each meniscus acts as a shock absorber for the knee. A torn meniscus is one of the most common types of knee injuries. This injury can range from mild to severe. Surgery may be needed for a severe tear.…

Preventing knee injuries in sports is a complex problem. Of major importance are effective physical conditioning, rehabilitation and skill development, and shoe type. The routine use of protective bracing may be a questionable practice. Physical Conditioning and Rehabilitation: To avoid knee injuries, the athlete must be as highly conditioned as possible, which means total body conditioning that includes strength, neuromuscular control, flexibility, cardiovascular and muscle endurance, agility,…

Anatomy and Function of the Knee The knee is the largest joint in the body; the joint is vital in supporting an individual when performing functional movements such as walking, running and jumping (Hamill, Knutzen and Derrick, 2014). Ref reports the knee joint moves in all three planes. Flexion and extension is seen in the sagittal plane, whereas internal and external rotation occurs in the transverse plane and adduction/abduction can be analysed from a frontal plane view. A ligamentous tissue…

Knee Wraps: The Benefits and Drawbacks What are knee wraps? The knee wrap is similar to the wrist wrap regarding the logic that applies to both. Knee wraps are also to an “Ace” bandage, except that they are much thicker and stronger. The elastic material that is used to make the knee wrap is the same found in wrist wraps. The allowed width for knee wraps is 8 cm (3 inches), although they can sometimes be 2.0 meter, 2.5 meters or even 3.5 meters long. Advantages of using knee wraps The primary…

Climbing techniques - the drop knee shouldn't be mysterious; here's a few things that everyone should know about it. What is the drop-knee? The drop-knee, also known as the Egyptian, is a rock climbing technique that reduces muscle strain in the arms. This technique let's you rotate into the rock and use your hips to push upward. With this technique, one knee ends up in a lower position and the body becomes twisted toward the other leg. It's designed to give you a longer reach as the body…