Description of Patellar tendon anatomy and injury including rupture and The examination consists of palpating the patellar tendon and the patella.
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www.arthroscopy.com/patendrep.htm
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If you know how to palpate these ligaments, you can find the precise source of the pain. The lateral collateral ligament is easy to find. When a person crosses the legs, To find it let the person lie supine and bend the knee so that the foot is on the table. Now place your finger at the inferior pole of the patella;
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www.massageandbodywork.com/Articles/OctNov2003/essentialprinciples.html
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As you move down, palpate the upper thigh. Palpate the quads and hamstrings as you move down to the knee. At the knee, palpate the patella.
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www.medu.wright.edu/ms_competencies/pt2_comp1-2-3.html
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Results—Patellar tendon palpation was a reliable examination for a single examiner One investigator (JLC) palpated the patellar tendons of 163 (80 male,
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If you know how to palpate these ligaments, you can find the precise source of the pain. The lateral collateral ligament is easy to find. When a person crosses the legs, the lateral collateral becomes taut and sticks Sit on a stool next to the injured knee and place your index finger at the lower pole of the patella.
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www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/577
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Try to associate any swelling with a particular joint spaces. Appreciate any changes in the femoropatellar joint or distension of the joint. Observe the associated muscles for atrophy or swelling. Palpate the patellar ligaments. Note the location of the patella itself, looking for any luxation.
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cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/lameness/newlameness/case4/visualexam.htm
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Palpate the patella and the patellar tendon. If you follow the patellar tendon downwards, you will reach a bony elevation called the tibial tubercle.
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web.mac.com/dancedoc2/iWeb/Knee/ExamObs.html
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A. Palpation – how to palpate, purpose of palpation; B. Gait Analysis - how to perform a gait analysis; 1. Observing the motion of the horses head, assessing movement to accentuate lameness, stance phase, swing phase, 2. Beats of natural gaits (walk, trot, canter, gallop, back, pace).
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www.nbcaam.org/pdf%20documents/Equine%20Massage%20Study%20guidev6.pdf
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How I finally got rid of jumpers knee (patella tendonitis)! Must Read!!! I made this site to let people know how I got rid of my jumpers knee (patella tendonitis), because I know how HORRIBLE it is to have it. Once you have it, it hurts just to sit with your knee bent, much less playing your sport activities.
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