Injury Conditions and Therapeutic Interventions Quiz

Common Injury Conditions and Therapeutic Interventions

Patellar Tendinopathy:

• Overuse of the patellar tendon causes patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper’s knee.
• Eccentric training coupled with symptomatic treatment is a promising therapy.
• It is a degenerative condition that weakens the tendon’s fibers.
• Dorsal paratenon has sympathetic innervation and blood supply, which makes it suitable for PRT.
• Symptoms include patellar tendon pain, tenderness, and increased pain with activity.
• Differential diagnoses include Osgood-Schlatter disease and Tibial plateau stress fracture.
• Clinician interventions include identifying the root cause, MRI or bone scan, PRT with thermal ultrasound or laser, and strengthening exercises.
• Patient self-treatment includes daily self-release and PNF stretch of the patellar tendon.

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome:

• Lateral leg and knee pain is associated with iliotibial band friction syndrome.
• Evidence points to a compression mechanism at the lateral femoral condyle.
• Intrinsic factors such as overpronation and weak hip abductors are not shown to increase the prevalence or risk of this syndrome.
• Treatment involves tender and trigger point therapy along the course of the iliotibial band.
• Symptoms include pain with ambulation, tenderness, and weak hip rotators and abductors.
• Differential diagnoses include stress fracture and patellofemoral pain syndrome.
• Clinician interventions include identifying the root cause, MRI or bone scan, PRT with diathermy or thermal ultrasound, and strengthening exercises.
• Patient self-treatment includes PNF stretch and self-massage of the iliotibial band and posterior hip musculature.

Common Injury Conditions and Therapeutic Interventions

Patellar Tendinopathy:

• Overuse of the patellar tendon causes patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper’s knee.
• Eccentric training coupled with symptomatic treatment is a promising therapy.
• It is a degenerative condition that weakens the tendon’s fibers.
• Dorsal paratenon has sympathetic innervation and blood supply, which makes it suitable for PRT.
• Symptoms include patellar tendon pain, tenderness, and increased pain with activity.
• Differential diagnoses include Osgood-Schlatter disease and Tibial plateau stress fracture.
• Clinician interventions include identifying the root cause, MRI or bone scan, PRT with thermal ultrasound or laser, and strengthening exercises.
• Patient self-treatment includes daily self-release and PNF stretch of the patellar tendon.

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome:

• Lateral leg and knee pain is associated with iliotibial band friction syndrome.
• Evidence points to a compression mechanism at the lateral femoral condyle.
• Intrinsic factors such as overpronation and weak hip abductors are not shown to increase the prevalence or risk of this syndrome.
• Treatment involves tender and trigger point therapy along the course of the iliotibial band.
• Symptoms include pain with ambulation, tenderness, and weak hip rotators and abductors.
• Differential diagnoses include stress fracture and patellofemoral pain syndrome.
• Clinician interventions include identifying the root cause, MRI or bone scan, PRT with diathermy or thermal ultrasound, and strengthening exercises.
• Patient self-treatment includes PNF stretch and self-massage of the iliotibial band and posterior hip musculature.