Term
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Definition
Correcting suspected causes using:
-braces
-strengthening exercise that don't cause pain
-tape, etc. |
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Term
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Definition
-activity modification (non-impact activities only permitted)
-stretching tight quads
-ice application after exercise
-specialized braces and taping (to control symptoms) |
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Term
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Definition
-stretching exercises without full knee extensions (avoid knee extensions, like kicking, in general)
-taping
-icing
-anti-inflammatory medications |
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Term
| Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain |
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Definition
-PRICE
-avoiding valgus & twisting forces
-progression of exercises depending on ability to reach greater degrees of flexion
-gentle bending and extending of knee in pain-free ranges
(same as LCL!) |
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Term
| Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain |
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Definition
-PRICE
-avoidance of valgus and twisting forces
-gentle active and passive ranges in motion, slowly progressing as one gets greater degrees of flexion
(ALL same as MCL!) |
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Term
| Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear |
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Definition
-PRICE
-crutches
-reconstructive surgery most often required |
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Term
| Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear |
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Definition
-PRICE
-thorough rehab program, not often requiring surgery |
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Term
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Definition
-ice and compressive wrapping
-crutches
-knee supports
-elevation
-activity modification
-anti-inflammatory medication
-physical therapy referral |
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Term
| Epiphyseal (Growth-Plate) Injuries |
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Definition
| staying away from activities/sports until a physician approves returning |
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Term
| Osgood-Schlatter Condition |
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Definition
Treating symptoms of pain, swelling, and flexibility
-pad or cover the bump
-neoprene sleeve or brace
-ice after activity
-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory meds
-stretching hamstrings
-no quad lifting
-decrease in training |
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