The following is a review of literature pertaining to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and the rehabilitation used for it. First, an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the anterior cruciate ligament will be given. The process by which the ACL injury is managed through reconstruction, repair, and rehabilitation will be seen from previous literature. This research will examine the two main different types of exercise, open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain. The Anterior
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Evaluation of MRI in diagnosing Osteoarthritis Clinical Presentation: A 65-year-old female presents to a primary care office with bilateral knee joint stiffness and pain that has been increasing for “some time.” She has a BMI of 30, and states the pain is worse upon movement, but becomes manageable with short rest. The patient states that the pain in her left knee is noticeably worse than her right knee. The patient is now retired but used worked at a bakery that required frequent bending and standing
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As the relevance of chronic tendon injuries and orthopedic research grow, a search for the most effective means of treatment continues. The use of anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids is being replaced, and occasionally supplemented, with physical therapy and strength training. This is due to the current research pointing toward evidence that inflammation is not the cause of degeneration within the tendon. This review will attempt to introduce the basic physiological concepts relating to the development
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(Bridges, 1992:67; Larsen, 1997:164-166; Waldron, 1995:385; 1992:235). There are multiple reasons for osteoarthritis to occur, and these can include repetitive use of a joint from exercise, activity, work, or even forced labor brought on during colonization. This degenerative disease is found in articulating joints. These are the joints that allow for movement in the body. Chronic breakdown of cartilage is the main cause of osteoarthritis and typically occurs from mechanical stressors, injury, and
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The iliotibial band runs along the lateral thigh crossing the hip and knee. It provides stability and limits hip abduction and knee internal rotation. The band runs right over the lateral epicondyle of the femur and when it is tight or inflamed, can sometimes press into and rub against the epicondyle causing lateral knee pain. This is most seen in runners, and is known as an overuse injury, that happens over a period of time, becoming iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBS. Two articles were found
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cracking has been the topic of many debates throughout the years. Scientists have discovered that it isn’t harmful and that it can even increase joint mobility and flexibility in the short term. Overtime, knuckle cracking has been linked to slight joint inflammation and loss of grip strength. When a knuckle cracks, the bubbles in the synovial fluid of the joint partially collapse, forming the “crack” sound in the knuckle. Scientists have conducted numerous studies to find out if this movement is connected
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and advise on first taking gentle exercise and doing warm-up exercises. Many workplaces provide guidance on safe working practices and, in many countries, are legally bound to provide adequate environmental conditions. The total forces exerted on a joint, as well as the cycle time, need to be measured in order to assess workplace injuries to the musculoskeletal system. In one study,
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Planter fasciitis is the mostly common musculoskeletal pathologies of the footpad [1]. Plantar fasciitis is a tissues syndrome of the plantar fascia resulting from repeated trauma at its origin on the calcaneus [2]. The word term “fasciitis” assumes that the inflammation is an essential component of the foot condition [2]. Plantar fasciitis is a painful disorder that involves the planter positioning side of the heel. It can be acute or chronic and is identify by pain in the bottom of foot, along
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Legitimacy:Why Some New Ventures Gain More from Innovation Than Others Summary: New Ventures play a vital role in the development of any company.In addition,the actions of new ventures may even spur large, incumbent firms into action, thus accelerating the pace of technological change.The new ventures success depend upon their ability to produce new products.Sometimes even amongst the ventures producing the same good they have different fates.One of the difficulties faced by the new ventures is the liability
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