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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

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Knee pain, affecting 25-46% of adults and trailing only back pain in prevalence, accounts for 4 million primary care visits annually and represents 5% of all primary consultations. Pro Tip: Knee osteoarthritis patients commonly report morning stiffness.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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What are the symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome? Gluteus medius weakness Patellofemoral pain syndrome patients consistently demonstrate hip abductor weakness with resultant kinematic problems, particularly uncontrolled hip adduction when ambulating. (8-13) crossover gait) are predisposed to patellofemoral pain syndrome.

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The Modified Thomas Test — A Case Study: LBP in a Youth Soccer Player (Part II)

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You will learn how hypertonicity within the hip flexors and quadriceps ultimately results in compensation via the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint, and iliolumbar ligament. Pain gradually increases with playing high school soccer—3 to 4 games per week with practices in between. Nerve tension signs are generally absent in SIJD.