Morton’s foot typically involves either a shortened 1st metatarsal or an elongated 2nd metatarsal bone.
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What does Thompson's Test test for?
What is achilles tendon rupture.
100
What are the 5 main bones of the ankle/foot?
What is Tibia, Fibula, Tarsals, Metatarsals, Phalanges
100
what is the site of the most common fracture?
What is distal tibia and fibula.
100
What is the medical term for shin splints?
What is tibial stress syndrome
200
What are two common injuries to the toe?
torn off nails or hematomas
200
What does Eversion Talar Tilt Test?
Deltoid Ligament Sprain
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how many tarsal bones are there? name them.
What is Calcaneus, Cuboid, Cuniforms (Lateral, Intermediate, medial),talus, navicular
200
What is Tib-fib sprains involve dorsiflexion followed by axial loading with external rotation of the foot or plantarflexion.
What is the difference of the mechanism of the fib-fib sprain?
200
What is compartment syndrome?
What is involves swelling of muscles inside lower leg compartments
300
What is a bunion?
Bunions are often caused by improperly fitting shoes.
1st MTP joint- Bunion
5th MTP-Tailors Bunion or Bunionette
Can be taped for temporary fix
Chronic bunions should be evaluated by physician or podiatrist.
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What test tests for calcaneofibular ligament sprain?
What is Inversion Talar Tilt Test
300
What is the primary stabilizer of the medial side of the ankle?
deltoid
300
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
300
What is the difference between blisters and calluses?
What is a blister is separation of the layers of skin and a callus is a build up of tissue.
400
What are the two groups of arch problems? and explain them.
Pes planus (flat feet) related to over-pronation.
Excessive pronation can cause stress on navicular bone, soft tissue, and some of the joints around the ankle.
Arch taping has limited effectiveness.
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Pes cavas (high arches) associated with plantar fasciitis and clawing of the toes.
400
What is pain in the tib/fib syndesmosis area a positive test for?
Kleigers Test
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What are the three primary ligaments?
What is Anterior talofibular, Posterior talofibular, Calcaneofibular
400
Outline how a blister should be cared for when it is drained
What is - wash area wit soap and warm water
- use a needle and puncture the base of the blister and gently drain by applying light pressure (may need to be repeated several times for the first day) (Don't remove top of blister)
- check area daily for redness to determine if infected
- 3-7 days remove top of the blister apply antibiotic ointment and cover with a sterile dressing
- watch area closely for signs of infection such as redness or pus and pad the area well with gauze pad or moleskin
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what can be related to chronic plantar fascitis
heel spurs
500
What is the name for an abnormal growth on a nerve
neuroma
500
How do you perform the Heel Tap Test and what does it test for?
Show the test.
Athlete is sitting or lying supine, with the involved foot off the end of the table & the knee straight
Examiner stabilizes the lower leg with one hand & bumps the calcaneus with the other hand
Test for possible fracture.
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What are the 3 muscle compartments and what are their functions?
What is Anterior (dorsiflexion and extensors) Lateral (evertors) superficial/deep posterior (plantar flexors and inverters)
500
Explain how blisters can be prevented
properly fitted footwear and given new shoes a short break in period before sing them in practice or competition
500
what is a dense collection of tissues that traverses from the plantar aspect of the metatarsal heads to the calcaneal tuberosity.