This muscle is typically tested in the standing position with heel raises, originating above the knee and posterior knee capsule, then inserting into the calcaneus bone, assists in knee flexion, and is innervated by a branch of the sciatic nerve at the S1-2 level (Tibial).
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Plyometric exercise is done for explosive power, as represen…
Plyometric exercise is done for explosive power, as represented best by which description and picture?
What are the correct normal AAOS adult values for PROM for t…
What are the correct normal AAOS adult values for PROM for the hip, and per PhysioU?
Your patient with Patello-femoral issues presents with this…
Your patient with Patello-femoral issues presents with this “sunrise view” on X-ray. What is this called in medical terms?
Your patient needs to stretch his or her hamstring muscles;…
Your patient needs to stretch his or her hamstring muscles; you can utilize either the “contract-relax” or “reciprocal inhibition” to enhance the stretch in order to gain more motion.
Your patient has a “hard, sudden stop” at the near the end o…
Your patient has a “hard, sudden stop” at the near the end of knee extension. This would possibly indicate what?
Please identify the correct landmark Axis using the large go…
Please identify the correct landmark Axis using the large goniometer for measuring the knee ROM.
Your patient presents with a new finding today of a possible…
Your patient presents with a new finding today of a possible blot clot. Your assignment is to range and exercise them. What is your best and safest decision?
The muscle(s) that are innervated by the femoral nerve L2-4,…
The muscle(s) that are innervated by the femoral nerve L2-4, extend(s) the knee, and has 4 heads or bellies is the ___________.
What is the “force couple” of muscles that is at work at the…
What is the “force couple” of muscles that is at work at the pelvis during this manuever?