NPTE Physical Therapist Exam Review

Category - Physical Therapy

What imbalance can cause the patella to move laterally and result in anterior knee pain?
  1. Underactive vastus lateralis
  2. Overactive vastus lateralis
  3. Improper patellar positioning
  4. Tight iliotibial band
Explanation
Answer: B - An overactive vastus lateralis can contribute to anterior knee pain by causing the patella to move laterally as it overpowers the vastus medialis obliques.
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