EHR520 Lecture 8: Week 8 Tutorial – Rehabilitation of the Knee

48. A tap to the leg just below the knee always causes a knee-jerk response. The knee jerk is an example of a(an) a. UCS. b. cs. c. CR d. UCR

Differentiate the range of motion of hip flexion with the knee flexed and then with it extended. Passively flex the hip through its full range permitting the knee to flex. Then passively flex the hip with the knee straight. Note the differences in range and end feels. Why is there a difference in range of motion and what is this mechanical limitation called? What are the structures that limit hip flexion when the knee is in extension?

Excessive strengthening of the quadriceps muscle group without proper balance and strengthening of the hamstrings groups can cause:

a) excessive flexion of the hip

b) excessive flexion of the knee

c) hyperextension of the hip

d) hyperextension of the knee