Bones
The main weight-bearing bone in the lower leg
Tibia
This muscle plantarflexes the ankle when the knee is STRAIGHT
Gastrocnemius (Gastroc)
ATFL is an acronym for:
Anterior TaloFibular Ligament
While performing special tests, what is almost always a positive sign?
Pain
What is one of the most common orthopedic injuries in the history of mankind?
Lateral Ankle Sprain
True or False
If you fx your Fibula, it is still possible to stand/walk on it
TRUE
This muscle plantarflexes the foot when the knee is BENT
Soleus
The ________ ligaments of the ankle are a lot stronger
Medial (deltoid)
Which special test can we use to rule out fx?
Bump or Squeeze Test
Which group of ligaments is more difficult to injure?
Medial or Deltoid Ligaments
Name the three bones that make up the ankle
Tibia, fibula, Talus
How should the ankle be placed to tape an ankle correctly?
Ankle Dorsiflexion
This ligament protects the ankle against excessive inversion
Eversion Talar tilt will test which side of the ankle?
Medial side, deltoid ligament
What is a grade 2 inversion ankle sprain
Partial tearing/stretching of one or more ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle.
This bone is an attachment site for your Achilles Tendon
Calcaneus
What are three treatments for an ankle sprain
PRICE
The name of the group of ligaments on the MEDIAL side of the ankle
Deltoid Ligaments
What special test do we use to test the Achilles tendon?
Thompson test
What injury/condition can you use arch taping for?
What are shin splints?
Name the Tarsal bones (hint there are 7).
What are the Talus, calcaneus, cuneiform, cuboids, navicular,
An athlete reports they were going to jump for a rebound and they felt a pop and instant pain on the back of their lower leg/ankle, what injury do you suspect?
Achilles Tendon rupture
This body tissue holds the Tibia and Fibula together in the lower leg
Interosseous Membrane or Syndesmosis
Which ligament is being tested when performing the Anterior Drawer test?
Anterior Talofibular or ATFL
List the steps to taping an ankle in order
1. Prewrap
2. Anchors/Base Strips
3. Stirrups/Horseshoes or half strips
4. Heel Locks
5. Cover Strips