Orthopedic Sports Medicine Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
eccentric strengthening
Exercise technique where muscles lengthen while contracting, used therapeutically for tendon rehabilitation.
valgus collapse
Inward movement of the knee during landing or cutting movements, associated with increased ACL injury risk.
valgus extension overload
Elbow injury pattern in throwing athletes caused by repetitive stress during the late cocking and acceleration phases.
valgus stress test
A clinical examination maneuver that applies inward stress to assess the integrity of medial knee ligaments.
varus stress test
Clinical examination maneuver applying inward angulation force to assess lateral collateral ligament integrity.