MCL Continuum Distortion These are found on both the medial and lateral side of the origin, or the attachment. At the medial knee, these CDs may involve the attachment of the adductors with their corresponding CD. Body Language...
Popliteal Continuum Distortion A CD frequently found in cases of complaints during knee flexion. The popliteal CD is treated first in all knee complaints where there is a limitation either flexion, or extension. Treatment should be administered with the patient in the...
Tibial Tuberosity Continuum Distortion Many are found in Osgood-Schlatter disease. Get right into the center of the most tender point, back it up with the other hand, press and hold until release is felt. Body Language...
Patellar Continuum Distortion Following trauma, CDs often occur in the knee. Distortions that are caused by a repetitive force are commonly found in the case of runners (runner’s knee). Treatment of the patellar CD: also known as the patella-femoral syndrome in...
Achilles Continuum Distortion It is quite uncommon to find a distortion in the Achilles tendon. More frequently there are distortions in the structures that surround the tendon. These do not have an exact attachment point, so the position of CDs here can vary. The...
Anterior Ankle Continuum Distortion The anterior ankle CD is found between the tibia and talus in the upper ankle joint. As is the case with the hand, this CD is rarely indicated by the patient, but is quite irritating. If this CD is present, then the patient will...
