Patellofemoral CPG Quiz

Thank you to all of the Authors who published and helped create this CPG and quiz.

Richard W. Willy, PT, PhD; Lisa T. Hoglund, PT, PhD; Christian J. Barton, PT, PhD; Lori A. Bolgla, PT, PhD; David A.Scalzitti, PT, PhD; David S. Logerstedt, PT, PhD; Andrew D. Lynch, PT, PhD; Lynn Snyder-Mackler, PT, ScD, FAPTA; Christine M. McDonough, PT, PhD

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
Volume 49, Issue 931 Aug 2019Pages CPG1–CPG95

https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2019.0302

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* 1. Using EMG biofeedback of the vastus medialis (VMO) when providing exercise-therapy:

Leads to a faster recovery

Is essential to reduce pain and improve function

Does not improve pain or function in addition to exercise-therapy

All of the above

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* 2. Dry needling has been found to not be effectice in the early stages of rehabilitation for individuals with patellofemoral pain:

True

False

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* 3. Custom foot orthoses are more effective than off-the-shelf foot orthoses for the treatment of individuals with patellofemoral pain:

True

False

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* 4. Best practices for the treatment of patellofemoral pain include:

Hip and knee exercise therapy

Lumbar manipulation

Neuromusclar electrical stimulation

Patellofemoral bracing

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* 5. A diagnosis of patellofemoral pain can be confidently made based ONLY on the presence of retropatellar pain that is reproduced by squatting:

True

False

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* 6. The following factor(s) indicate that a person with patellofemoral pain is more likely to have an unfavorable recovery:

High pain severity at baseline

Long duration of pain

Kinesiophobia

Both A and B

All of the above

None of the above

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* 7. A physical therapist examines an individual with patellofemoral pain. The individual reports having started a running program, which is a new activity. The individual reports pain during activity at a 7 on a 10-point numeric scale. On examination, the individual demonstrates no evident hip or knee strength deficits. Movement during a single-leg squat maneuver does not show increased contralateral pelvic drop or ipsilateral knee valgus. Based on this information, which of the following treatment categories does this individual best fit?

Mobility impairments

Movement coordination deficits

Overload/overuse without other impairment

Muscle performance deficits

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* 8. A physical therapist is measuring the midfoot width of an individual with patellofemoral pain. The difference in midfoot width between a non-weight bearing and weight bearing position is 8 mm. This individual will MOST likely benefit from a foot orthosis.

True

False

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* 9. Please add any additional comments about the CPG or Quiz here.

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