PFP Quiz 2

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Pain is always __________?

An individual’s perception of reality is formed from the variety of their experiences and is unique to them?

Direct palpation of the inferior pole of the patella can be used to rule in which diagnosis?

Passive knee extension whilst pinching either side of the patella tendon and passively extending the knee can be used to rule in Hoffa fat pad irritation?

Palpation of the medial and lateral facets of the patella can be used to rule in which diagnosis?

Evaluation of the posterior cruciate ligament is important in PFP due to its laxity resulting in increased demands on the extensor mechanism?

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Four domains are considered to encapsulate the deficits associated with PFP, these include:

Structural changes on MRI have been shown to be closely associated with PFP symptoms?

Symptom duration of > 24 months is associated with a higher Insall-Salvati ratio (Patella-alta)?

Evaluation of kinematics (e.g., observation of single leg squat) should be used to infer muscle strength?

Reflective questioning is a technique used to prevent the respondent from exploring their own knowledge, experiences, and beliefs?

Assessment of hip abduction strength, in side lying, can be used to evaluate hip muscle capabilities?

Isolated muscle strength testing (identifying muscle weakness) and joint ranges of movement (identifying restrictions in passive range) can be used to determine their potential influence on multi segment/functional movements (e.g., the performance of a single leg squat)?