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What is the order of VMO recruitment from greatest to least in weight-bearing exercises?
What is the order of VMO recruitment from greatest to least in weight-bearing exercises?
- Lateral step-up, reverse step-up, wall squat, minisquat, forward step-up
- Reverse step-up, lateral step-up, minisquat, forward step-up, wall squat
- Forward step-up, minisquat, wall squat, lateral step-up, reverse step-up
- Wall squat, forward step-up, minisquat, reverse step-up, lateral step-up (correct)
What is the best exercise to fire VMO, according to strong evidence?
What is the best exercise to fire VMO, according to strong evidence?
- Forward step-up
- Wall squat (wall slide)
- Double-leg semi squat (knee 60º) with hip adduction (correct)
- Lateral step-up
What is the purpose of stretching tight lateral structures in patients with patellofemoral pain?
What is the purpose of stretching tight lateral structures in patients with patellofemoral pain?
- To benefit from patella stabilizing brace
- To reduce patella displacement
- To reduce PFJ stress (correct)
- To increase patella contact area
What is the position of the knee during stretching of the lateral retinaculum?
What is the position of the knee during stretching of the lateral retinaculum?
What is the role of patella braces in individuals with patellofemoral pain?
What is the role of patella braces in individuals with patellofemoral pain?
What is the benefit of patella stabilizing brace in patients who are unable to wear tape?
What is the benefit of patella stabilizing brace in patients who are unable to wear tape?
What is the purpose of electrical stimulation in retraining of vasti?
What is the purpose of electrical stimulation in retraining of vasti?
What is the type of exercises demonstrated in Figure 4-12A, B, C, D, and E?
What is the type of exercises demonstrated in Figure 4-12A, B, C, D, and E?
What is the strong evidence for the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome?
What is the strong evidence for the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome?
What is the position of the therapist's hand during stretching of lateral retinaculum?
What is the position of the therapist's hand during stretching of lateral retinaculum?
