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Knee Conditions

Knee Conditions. Ben Robert January 20, 2014. Knee Conditions. Conditions Identification Approach Prevention Resources. Knee Conditions. Osgoode Schlatter Patellofemoral Syndrome ACL injuries Other ligamentous injuries. Knee Anatomy . Knee Anatomy.

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Knee Conditions

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  1. Knee Conditions Ben Robert January 20, 2014

  2. Knee Conditions Conditions Identification Approach Prevention Resources

  3. Knee Conditions OsgoodeSchlatter Patellofemoral Syndrome ACL injuries Other ligamentous injuries

  4. Knee Anatomy

  5. Knee Anatomy

  6. Knee - OsgoodeSchlatter Occurs primarily during the growth spurt Running, jumping and swift changes of direction are risk factors More in boys Ice Limit activities (rest) Lump tends to be permanent

  7. Knee PatellofemoralSyndrome “Runner’s knee”

  8. Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome Overuse – too much running Poor muscular control Genetics Gender Muscle “design” Bone “design”

  9. Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome Approach Identify – PT, DC, MD Treat Limit exercises that cause the pain (knee friendly sports) Rehab exercises – control limb alignment, proper warm up Taping (Braces – unwieldy with soccer) Ice after exercise

  10. Knee ACL Injury

  11. Knee ACL Injury Mechanism of injury – usually as a result of a change of speed, with a rotational component Symptoms : Pain, feeling a “pop”, swelling Associated with medial meniscus and ligament injury (“unhappy triad”)

  12. Knee ACL Injury Treatment Immediate – Ice, stabilize Physical therapy MRI needed (likely) prior to orthopaedic assessment/surgery Rehabilitation – 6 months minimum – average 9-12 months

  13. Knee ACL Injury Prevention Balance Core strength and stability Plyometrics

  14. Knee ACL Injury Prevention KIPP (paid program) Harmoknee PEP (Santa Monica ) +11 (FIFA) OISC adapted version (B.Robert) Other (OSA)

  15. Knee ACL Injury Prevention Technique is key. Work on core stability Strength training for female athletes Earlier than for male athletes

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