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What is the primary cause of patella tendonitis?
What is the primary cause of patella tendonitis?
Poor footwear can be a predisposing factor for patella tendonitis.
Poor footwear can be a predisposing factor for patella tendonitis.
True
Name two activities that commonly lead to patella tendonitis.
Name two activities that commonly lead to patella tendonitis.
Running, jumping
The patella tendon connects the patella to the __________.
The patella tendon connects the patella to the __________.
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Match the treatment method with its purpose:
Match the treatment method with its purpose:
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Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for patella tendonitis?
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for patella tendonitis?
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Quad strengthening exercises are important in the rehab process for patella tendonitis.
Quad strengthening exercises are important in the rehab process for patella tendonitis.
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Study Notes
Viva Voce Stations
- 4 stations in total
- Possible 8 injuries per station
- 2 stations focus on acute injuries
- 2 stations focus on chronic injuries
Viva Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Knee ligament injury
- Elbow joint dislocation
- Hamstring strain
- Ankle sprain
- Patella tendonitis
- Osgood-Schlatters syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Chondromalacia patellae
- Patella tendon tear
Patella Tendon Anatomy
- Located just outside the knee joint
- Connects the patella to the shinbone
Patella Tendonitis Mechanisms
- Overuse and repeated stress on tendon
- Associated with activities involving running and jumping (e.g., basketball, football)
- Can be caused by high intensity exercise leading to irregular movements/fatigue
Predisposing Factors
- Tight muscles/poor warm-up
- Low fitness levels
- Sudden increase in exercise intensity
- Prior knee injuries
- Poor footwear
Treatment/Rehabilitation
- Immediate: Ice packs
- Reduce swelling: Injection
- Limit overstress: Limit aggravating activities/exercise
- Flexibility: Passive stretches of quadriceps group (3 sets of 10 reps every 24 hours)
- Strengthening: Quad strengthening exercises (e.g., leg press)
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Description
This quiz covers various injury stations focusing on acute and chronic injuries, specifically pertaining to the patella tendon and related conditions. Participants will explore mechanics of injuries, predisposing factors, and treatment methods for optimal recovery. Test your knowledge across a range of scenarios including ACL injuries, tendonitis, and joint dislocations.
