Kinesiology 2241A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Nordic Walking, Varus Deformity, Load Cell

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2241A/B
• Professor: Daniel Bechard

Document Summary

Medical compartment of knee most commonly affected. Risk factors include: genetics, age, sex, obesity. Everyday symptoms: weight bearing pain, crepitus (joint cracking, stiffness. Signs: swelling, decreasing joint space, osteophytes (protrusions - bone spurs, sclerosis (thickening, densifying, looks more whit on x ray) Cost to the individual: 50% of canadians with arthritis under 75 report activity limitations, 40% require assistance in adl, increased level of care, more time seeking treatment (not working, lost wages. Likely giving up: valued activity (sports, working out, etc. , community mobility, household activity, home mobility, personal care. In a very confined environment: might not get a natural reaction. Knee adduction moment/torque: need to keep under control, strength of grf, distance from the knee, characteristics of your body. Direct relationship between large knee adduction moment and manifestation of knee oa: alignment is the best predictor, line from head of femur to knee, another form ankle to knee, deviation of those lines can indicate your risk.