It started with a recent fall or injury, or it's swollen, locking, or hard to put weight on
2.
When does your knee bother you most?
A.
going down stairs, curbs, hills
B.
going up stairs or standing up from a chair
C.
first thing in the morning or after sitting awhile
D.
on uneven ground, turning, or anytime I'm unsure of my footing
3.
Picture yourself going down a flight of stairs. What happens?
A.
A sharp twinge, and I want to get my weight off that leg fast
B.
Down is okay. Going up is the hard part
C.
It depends on the time of day. Mornings are the worst
D.
I hold the rail tight and take it one step at a time
4.
How would you describe the feeling?
A.
A quick, sharp pain in certain moments
B.
Tired, heavy, or like my leg doesn't have enough push
C.
Stiff and achy, like it needs to loosen up
D.
Unsure, like I can't fully count on it
5.
What happens once you've been up and moving about an hour?
A.
It feels fine until I hit a step down or a slope
B.
It gets more tired the more stairs or hills I do
C.
It feels a lot better. The stiffness mostly fades
D.
I'm still careful and watching where I step
6.
Which of these sounds most like you?
A.
I don't know why going down hurts when going up doesn't
B.
I pull myself up the stairs with the rail
C.
I need a slow start before my knee is ready for the day
D.
I skip some things because I don't trust my knee
7.
If you could fix just one thing, which one would it be?
A.
Walk down stairs without a sharp jab
B.
Climb stairs without needing a rail or pulling up
C.
Get out of bed and move without stiffness
D.
Feel steady and sure of every step again
E.
Workout without being unsure if I'm making it worse
8.
What have you tried so far?
A.
Rest and waiting it out
B.
Knee exercises from the internet or a video
C.
Physical therapy in the past
D.
Braces, creams or pain medicine
E.
Nothing yet
Quiz Outcomes
1.
The Downhill
2.
The Push Off
3.
The Slow Starter
4.
The Careful
5.
Check with your provider
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