Category 1
Which direction is dorsiflexion?
towards the sky, toes to nose
An incomplete crack in the bone?
other s/s: sharp, intense pain from overuse
stress fracture
What type of ankle sprain is more common
inversion or eversion
The O in LOVE is for optimism? What does that mean and why is it important in injury recovery?
answers will vary
What is a contusion?
a bruise, but fancy name for it
What is one of the first stretches/ exercises you can do after an ankle sprain?
gas pedals, write ABCs
What can you do to stop and then prevent muscle cramps?
stretch, fluid replacement, rest, engaging the opposite muscle, salt- potassium
When taping ankles, what step comes after stirrups and spurs?
heel lock
the "V" in LOVE is for vascularization. What does that mean/ what exercises help you achieve it?
cardio- if you can't run yet
elliptical, biking, swimming
Is it possible to have an "ice allergy?" If so, how can you tell
yes, etc.
What does one of the "E" in PEACE stand for?
elevate, education
Which bone is hurting with shin splints?
actual name is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
so the tibia
signs of infection for a blister?
delayed healing, heat, tenderness, redness, abnormal color- green, yellow, black
it gets worse after doing things that should help it
Test for the achilles tendon?
Thompson Test
What's the difference between rest and complete immobilization?
answers vary
Can a muscle be strained or sprained?
strained
name the two lower leg bones
tibia and fibula
What is the treatment for a heel bruise
ice- before and after activity, heel cup
rest as possible
Which test is used to assess the ATFL?
anterior drawer test
positive with laxity, side by side comparison to healthy ankle
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
hint: think structures
sprain- ligament
strain- muscle
What is the "heel bone" called? Hint- where you would get a heel spur
calcaneus
How many bones are in the foot?
26
Most commonly sprained ligament?
What would be a positive Tingle's Sign?
tapping of the posterior tibial nerve (medial side of the ankle)
tests for tarsal tunnel syndrome
positive- if it radiates pain and/or tingling
When is it safe for an injured athlete to return to activity?
when there is an absence of pain when performing stressful activity and full ROM, strength, power, and endurance return
this is for acute injury- chronic/ ongoing pain is a bitter more complex